Philip
Philip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses.' It has been a royal and saintly name throughout European history, with strong classical roots.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 560. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 696
- 2012: 715
- 2013: 769
- 2014: 799
- 2015: 708
- 2016: 712
- 2017: 729
- 2018: 693
- 2019: 696
- 2020: 658
- 2021: 675
- 2022: 619
- 2023: 605
- 2024: 588
- 2025: 568
- 2026 (projected): 560
Good to Know
- •Timeless name that works well across all ages
- •Alternative spelling 'Phillip' with double 'l' also common
- •Strong presence in royal families and historical figures
- •Easy to spell and pronounce internationally
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh, British Royal
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Academy Award-winning Actor
Philip Pullman
Author of 'His Dark Materials'
Philip Glass
Renowned Classical Composer
Statistics
344,036
Total births since 1880
1953
Peak year
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