Philip
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1941, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Philip has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Philip — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1548
in 1896
Last ranked
#15227
in 1996
Years tracked
82
1896–1996
Trend
Falling
Philip was already at its most popular for girls in 1896 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1548), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Philip hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1996, when it stood at #15227.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #15,227 | 5 |
| 1994 | #11,439 | 7 |
| 1992 | #14,898 | 5 |
| 1991 | #8,422 | 10 |
| 1990 | #8,337 | 10 |
| 1989 | #5,766 | 15 |
| 1988 | #4,273 | 21 |
| 1987 | #3,945 | 22 |
Philip — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#52
in 1941
Current rank
#521
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Philip reached its peak popularity for boys in 1941, ranking #52 nationally with 4,166 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #389 (2014) to #521 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Philip ranks #521 nationally for boys, with 586 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #521 | 586 |
| 2023 | #499 | 605 |
| 2022 | #493 | 618 |
| 2021 | #452 | 675 |
| 2020 | #452 | 658 |
| 2019 | #439 | 696 |
| 2018 | #437 | 693 |
| 2017 | #426 | 729 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Philip most popular?
Philip was most popular in 1941, when it ranked #52 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Philip becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Philip?
At least 344,595 babies have been recorded with the name Philip in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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