How Many People Are Named Philip?

344,595

people in the United States are named Philip

1 in 972 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#212

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1029%

Of US population

Peak Year

1953

6,288 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Biblical
Pronunciation: FIL-ip (English), FEE-lip (Dutch)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great. The name appears in the New Testament belonging to two people who are regarded as saints. First, one of the twelve apostles, and second, an early figure in the Christian church known as Philip the Deacon.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 66.2 years old

Young (<30) 30,424
8.8%
Adult (30–60) 102,368
29.7%
Senior (>60) 211,803
61.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 50,354
California 25,450
Pennsylvania 23,953
Illinois 18,644
Massachusetts 18,316
Ohio 17,062
New Jersey 14,224
Michigan 13,881
Texas 12,462
Indiana 8,817

💡 Fun Facts About "Philip"

  • 586 babies were named Philip in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1953
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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