How Many People Are Named Philomena?

9,847

people in the United States are named Philomena

1 in 34,020 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2804

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0029%

Of US population

Peak Year

1922

308 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Late Greek
Pronunciation: fil-ə-MEEN-ə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and μενος (menos) "mind, purpose, strength, courage". This was the name of an obscure early saint and martyr. The name came to public attention in the 19th century after a tomb seemingly marked with the name Filumena was found in Rome, supposedly belonging to another martyr named Philomena. This may have in fact been a representation of the Greek word φιλομηνη (philomene) meaning "loved".

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 85.3 years old

Young (<30) 1,406
14.3%
Adult (30–60) 339
3.4%
Senior (>60) 8,102
82.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 2,041
Pennsylvania 1,774
New Jersey 781
Massachusetts 473
Connecticut 388
Ohio 233
Illinois 194
California 73
Rhode Island 70
Texas 28

💡 Fun Facts About "Philomena"

  • 110 babies were named Philomena in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1922
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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