Philomena
Female name · ↓ Falling
3,901
Total Births
1916
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Philomena
Philomena is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 3,901 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 231 births |
| 1890s | 328 births |
| 1900s | 606 births |
| 1910s | 1,065 births |
| 1920s | 1,136 births |
| 1930s | 453 births |
| 1940s | 82 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Philomena?
Philomena has been given to 3,901 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1916 with 131 births that year.
Is Philomena a boy or girl name?
Philomena is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Philomena most popular?
Philomena was most popular in 1916, when 131 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Philomena?
Philomena first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).