Philomene
girl namePhilomene entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #608 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#608
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #924 |
| 1890s | #1094 |
| 1900s | #1477 |
| 1910s | #1843 |
| 1920s | #2761 |
| 1930s | #3600 |
| 1940s | #4650 |
| 1950s | #5253 |
| 1960s | #6390 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Philomene are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Philomene alive today was born around 1916, making them about 109 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Philomene in 2025?
- Philomene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Philomene most popular?
- Philomene peaked in 1885, reaching #608 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Philomene with classmates?
- Philomene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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