Philander
boy namePhilander entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1314 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1314
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2607 |
| 1920s | #3607 |
| 1930s | #3518 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #2935 |
| 1960s | #2659 |
| 1970s | #4199 |
| 1980s | #5784 |
| 1990s | #7694 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Philander are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Philander alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Philander in 2025?
- Philander is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Philander most popular?
- Philander peaked in 1910, reaching #1314 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Philander with classmates?
- Philander will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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