Philip
girl namePhilip entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1416 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#1416
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1416 |
| 1900s | #1957 |
| 1910s | #2976 |
| 1920s | #2365 |
| 1930s | #2668 |
| 1940s | #2866 |
| 1950s | #3728 |
| 1960s | #3603 |
| 1970s | #3823 |
| 1980s | #3775 |
| 1990s | #10654 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Philip are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Philip alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Philip in 2025?
- Philip is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Philip most popular?
- Philip peaked in 1896, reaching #1416 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Philip with classmates?
- Philip will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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