Philly
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,868 in 1995
0 babies were named Philly in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryPhilly first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1995, when it reached #8,868.
About the name Philly
Philly is a boy name of American and Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-lly”. US birth records list Philly for boys only in 1995, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #8,868 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1995, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
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Questions about the name Philly
What is the origin of the name Philly?
Philly has American, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Philly a boy or girl name?
Philly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Philly?
Philly is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1995. It peaked at #8,868 in 1995.