Phi

Phi - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Phi at a glance

Phi is ranked #3916 among boy baby names in 2003, with 5 births in 2003. It peaked in 1983 at #1777 and first appeared on the charts in 1981.

Rank in 2003
#3916
Births in 2003
5
Peak year
1983 (#1777)
First appeared
1981
Trend
#3514 in 1993 → #3916 in 2003 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 353,568 boys
Visitor rating
1.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Phi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1981 on position #2439. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Phi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Phi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Phi. The baby boy name Phi was given to 5 baby boys in 2003, ranking #3916 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 353,568 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Phi peaked in popularity 43 years ago in 1983 on position 1777.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Phi, 1-5?

Rating: 1.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Phi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Phi is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,537 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,537.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Phi is where you live.


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Phi origin and meaning

Phi is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Phi, pop culture references for the name Phi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Phi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Phi, sorted by popularity.

Pao / Phu / Pau / Papa / Pape / Pope / Pio / Pepe /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20033916
19993142
19973026
19933514
19922057
19911844
19902675
19893316
19872428
19861930
19841893
19831777
19822497
19812439

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2537

Even more about Phi


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Phi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Phi?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1983
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Phi
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 353,568
Letter count 3
Syllable count 1
Year first discovered 1981
2003 births +5

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