Philip

Rank 494th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Philip was 494th most popular baby name for boys and 1,014th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 611 babies were named Philip in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,495 babies in the United States were named Philip. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Philip is around 54 to 60 years old.

The name "Philip" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Philip is Phil.

Philip Meaning & Origin

Philip is a classic name of Greek origin, meaning "lover of horses," often suggesting strength, loyalty, and nobility.

The name Philip is described as regal, witty and gentlemanly.

Pronunciation

Philip is pronounced phee-lip in English. The name Philip has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Philip

The name Philip has been borne by many royals throughout history, including five kings of Spain, five kings of Macedon, and two kings of France.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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