Philip
Male name · ↓ Falling
156,390
Total Births
1949
Peak Year
#498
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Philip
Philip is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 156,390 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,690 births |
| 1890s | 4,898 births |
| 1900s | 6,218 births |
| 1910s | 12,014 births |
| 1920s | 13,136 births |
| 1930s | 13,131 births |
| 1940s | 20,375 births |
| 1950s | 24,744 births |
| 1960s | 17,802 births |
| 1970s | 12,492 births |
| 1980s | 13,919 births |
| 1990s | 7,935 births |
| 2000s | 3,786 births |
| 2010s | 1,673 births |
| 2020s | 577 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Philip?
Philip has been given to 156,390 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1949 with 2,634 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #498.
Is Philip a boy or girl name?
Philip is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Philip most popular?
Philip was most popular in 1949, when 2,634 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Philip?
Philip first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).