Filip Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Filip means 'friend of horses'.
Meaning of the Name Filip
Filip is a name of Greek origin, derived from the name Philippos. It comes from the Greek words 'phílos', meaning 'friend', and 'íppos', meaning 'horse'. Therefore, the name Filip can be interpreted as 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses'.
Popularity of the Name Filip
The popularity for the name Filip peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 127 births, which ranked number 3,007 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Filip had the most male births in 2012 with 127, which ranked number 1,336 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Filip has declined sharply over the last ten years from 127 births to 69 births, a decline of -45.67%. Among males, Filip has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 127 births to 69 births, a decline of -45.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Filip
- 20 Year Trend of Filip: 56.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Filip: -45.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Filip: -45.67%
Popularity of Filip by State
For males, Filip was most popular in Midwestern states with 22 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IL, with 22 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Filip. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 22 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Filip
- Total Births of Filip: 65 (-5.92%)
- Male Births of Filip: 65 (-5.92%)
Given the downward trend of Filip over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.92% decrease in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. Male births for Filip have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 65 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.92%.