Phillip is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #718 in 2011 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 184 births ranking #180. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 76.1%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 7,860 boys born was named Phillip. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.