Philip
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Lover of Horses
Background: The name Philip originates from the Greek name 'Philippos,' which translates to 'lover of horses.' This term is derived from the components 'philos,' meaning 'loving,' and 'hippos,' meaning 'horse.' The name was later adopted into Latin, maintaining its original form and meaning.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#100
Total births
344,595
Most popular decade
1950s
(182,850 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-132 ranks)
Years in Top 100
108
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 186
- First year rank
- #81
- Peak year
- 1953
- Peak year births
- 6,279
- Peak rank
- #61
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 586
- Recent rank
- #521
Female
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,416
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 36
- Peak rank
- #2,657
- Most recent year
- 1996
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,518
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).