Philippe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Philippe means 'lover of horses' and is associated with leadership and nobility.
Meaning of the Name Philippe
Philippe is a French variant of the name Philip, which is derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses'. It has a rich history, with several notable historical figures bearing the name, including kings of Macedon and France. The name is associated with qualities such as leadership, strength, and nobility.
Popularity of the Name Philippe
The popularity for the name Philippe peaked in popularity in the year 1979 with 59 births, which ranked number 2,990 out of 17,349 unique names for that year. Philippe had the most male births in 1979 with 59, which ranked number 1,177 out of 7,072 male names. The number of births for the name Philippe has declined sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 12 births, a decline of -45.45%. Among males, Philippe has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 12 births, a decline of -45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Philippe
- 20 Year Trend of Philippe: -64.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Philippe: -45.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Philippe: -45.45%
Popularity of Philippe by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Philippe. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Philippe in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Philippe is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Philippe
- Total Births of Philippe: 11 (-5.88%)
- Male Births of Philippe: 11 (-5.88%)
Given the downward trend of Philippe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Philippe have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.88%.