Philemon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Philemon means 'friend' or 'lover' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Philemon
Philemon is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'philos' meaning 'friend' or 'lover' and 'lemon' meaning 'to take'. In Greek mythology, Philemon and his wife Baucis were an elderly couple who showed great hospitality to the gods Zeus and Hermes. As a result, they were rewarded with immortality and were transformed into two intertwining trees. The name Philemon represents friendship, loyalty, and kindness.
Popularity of the Name Philemon
The popularity for the name Philemon peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,554 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Philemon had the most male births in 2017 with 24, which ranked number 4,221 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Philemon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 5 births, a decline of -68.75%. Among males, Philemon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 5 births, a decline of -68.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Philemon
- 10 Year Trend of Philemon: -68.75%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Philemon: -68.75%
Popularity of Philemon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Philemon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Philemon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Philemon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Philemon
- Total Births of Philemon: 4 (-10.98%)
- Male Births of Philemon: 4 (-10.98%)
Given the downward trend of Philemon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 4 births in 2024. Male births for Philemon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 4 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.98%.