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Philip

Philip is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#429

How popular is Philip?

Popularity in the United States

Philip has been given to 342,093 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 2,519 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

03,1456,289188019502020
Babies named Philip per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 549 people called Philip living in Spain, with an average age of 51.6.

342,093 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Philip

Is Philip a boy's or a girl's name?

Philip is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Philip?

Philip has been given to 342,093 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.