Boy
Philip
lover of horses
About Philip
A name steeped in historical significance, Philip has graced royalty, philosophers, and saints throughout the centuries. Its classical structure provides a foundation of respectability and gravitas that few names can match. The name demonstrates remarkable staying power, never truly falling out of favor despite changing naming trends. Philip possesses an inherent versatility, working equally well in formal and casual contexts. The strong consonant sounds give it presence, while the overall composition remains approachable and warm. It's a name that commands respect without seeming pretentious, suitable for boardrooms and baseball fields alike. Parents selecting Philip often value names with substance and depth, appreciating connections to cultural and literary heritage. The built-in nickname potential—Phil, Flip, Pip—offers personality options as the child grows. Philip represents a safe yet sophisticated choice, one unlikely to feel dated or regrettable as years pass, maintaining dignity and charm across all life stages.
Popularity of the Name Philip
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #81 | ||||
| 1881 | #83 | ||||
| 1882 | #87 | ||||
| 1883 | #85 | ||||
| 1884 | #96 | ||||
| 1885 | #89 | ||||
| 1886 | #87 | ||||
| 1887 | #95 | ||||
| 1888 | #91 | ||||
| 1889 | #95 | ||||
| 1890 | #88 | ||||
| 1891 | #80 | ||||
| 1892 | #82 | ||||
| 1893 | #91 | ||||
| 1894 | #91 | ||||
| 1895 | #92 | ||||
| 1896 | #92 | ||||
| 1897 | #89 | ||||
| 1898 | #86 | ||||
| 1899 | #84 | ||||
| 1900 | #94 | #73 | |||
| 1901 | #84 | #68 | |||
| 1902 | #90 | #57 | |||
| 1903 | #85 | #59 | |||
| 1904 | #86 | #52 | |||
| 1905 | #96 | #69 | |||
| 1906 | #85 | #73 | |||
| 1907 | #76 | #65 | |||
| 1908 | #86 | #58 | |||
| 1909 | #78 | #82 | |||
| 1910 | #83 | #72 | |||
| 1911 | #69 | #77 | |||
| 1912 | #69 | #65 | |||
| 1913 | #69 | #61 | |||
| 1914 | #68 | #83 | |||
| 1915 | #69 | #64 | |||
| 1916 | #70 | #59 | |||
| 1917 | #66 | #70 | |||
| 1918 | #71 | #73 | |||
| 1919 | #71 | #66 | |||
| 1920 | #71 | #70 | |||
| 1921 | #72 | #70 | |||
| 1922 | #70 | #59 | |||
| 1923 | #70 | #65 | |||
| 1924 | #71 | #66 | |||
| 1925 | #75 | #64 | |||
| 1926 | #70 | #84 | |||
| 1927 | #75 | #83 | |||
| 1928 | #73 | #88 | |||
| 1929 | #76 | #76 | |||
| 1930 | #75 | #80 | |||
| 1931 | #71 | #70 | |||
| 1932 | #70 | #86 | |||
| 1933 | #70 | #94 | |||
| 1934 | #69 | #85 | |||
| 1935 | #65 | #73 | |||
| 1936 | #63 | #75 | |||
| 1937 | #62 | #74 | |||
| 1938 | #64 | #72 | |||
| 1939 | #66 | #70 | |||
| 1940 | #60 | #64 | |||
| 1941 | #52 | #66 | |||
| 1942 | #54 | #69 | |||
| 1943 | #57 | #61 | |||
| 1944 | #60 | #58 | |||
| 1945 | #58 | #46 | |||
| 1946 | #61 | #50 | |||
| 1947 | #57 | #41 | |||
| 1948 | #54 | #38 | |||
| 1949 | #55 | #31 | |||
| 1950 | #53 | #32 | |||
| 1951 | #55 | #30 | |||
| 1952 | #60 | #22 | |||
| 1953 | #61 | #28 | |||
| 1954 | #62 | #23 | |||
| 1955 | #62 | #30 | |||
| 1956 | #64 | #32 | |||
| 1957 | #68 | #28 | |||
| 1958 | #67 | #28 | |||
| 1959 | #68 | #24 | |||
| 1960 | #76 | #25 | |||
| 1961 | #79 | #26 | |||
| 1962 | #81 | #27 | |||
| 1963 | #83 | #20 | |||
| 1964 | #76 | #22 | #36 | ||
| 1965 | #87 | #26 | #37 | ||
| 1966 | #86 | #25 | #34 | ||
| 1967 | #82 | #30 | #35 | ||
| 1968 | #82 | #30 | #33 | ||
| 1969 | #86 | #30 | #37 | ||
| 1970 | #92 | #29 | #41 | ||
| 1971 | #94 | #38 | #33 | ||
| 1972 | #104 | #36 | #42 | ||
| 1973 | #91 | #45 | #40 | ||
| 1974 | #86 | #48 | #42 | ||
| 1975 | #85 | #51 | #37 | ||
| 1976 | #89 | #56 | #40 | ||
| 1977 | #90 | #47 | #37 | ||
| 1978 | #84 | #42 | #30 | ||
| 1979 | #83 | #57 | #34 | ||
| 1980 | #82 | #44 | #36 | ||
| 1981 | #84 | #53 | #38 | ||
| 1982 | #79 | #50 | #40 | ||
| 1983 | #82 | #57 | #38 | ||
| 1984 | #81 | #56 | #43 | ||
| 1985 | #84 | #61 | #39 | ||
| 1986 | #86 | #62 | #39 | ||
| 1987 | #84 | #61 | #38 | ||
| 1988 | #94 | #81 | #41 | ||
| 1989 | #101 | #77 | #36 | ||
| 1990 | #111 | #100 | #42 | ||
| 1991 | #120 | #108 | #43 | #102 | |
| 1992 | #138 | #95 | #49 | #114 | |
| 1993 | #147 | #147 | #50 | #110 | |
| 1994 | #168 | #143 | #53 | #120 | |
| 1995 | #180 | #162 | #52 | #123 | |
| 1996 | #185 | #204 | #64 | #143 | |
| 1997 | #195 | #113 | #165 | #68 | #139 |
| 1998 | #214 | #129 | #175 | #87 | #150 |
| 1999 | #240 | #134 | #171 | #78 | #171 |
| 2000 | #255 | #152 | #254 | #75 | #168 |
| 2001 | #268 | #163 | #263 | #97 | #181 |
| 2002 | #263 | #185 | #122 | #188 | |
| 2003 | #289 | #214 | #282 | #112 | #216 |
| 2004 | #307 | #250 | #125 | #185 | |
| 2005 | #325 | #262 | #243 | #130 | #260 |
| 2006 | #341 | #240 | #102 | #215 | |
| 2007 | #359 | #265 | #433 | #129 | #226 |
| 2008 | #377 | #328 | #435 | #128 | #304 |
| 2009 | #394 | #301 | #142 | #252 | |
| 2010 | #404 | #298 | #153 | #263 | |
| 2011 | #407 | #354 | #431 | #188 | #337 |
| 2012 | #408 | #271 | #143 | #275 | |
| 2013 | #387 | #297 | #150 | #281 | |
| 2014 | #389 | #298 | #147 | #311 | |
| 2015 | #433 | #313 | #162 | #318 | |
| 2016 | #435 | #336 | #160 | #312 | |
| 2017 | #426 | #420 | #165 | #334 | |
| 2018 | #437 | #395 | #193 | #291 | |
| 2019 | #439 | #400 | #217 | #322 | |
| 2020 | #453 | #375 | #195 | #354 | |
| 2021 | #452 | #341 | #217 | #342 | |
| 2022 | #493 | #398 | #249 | #422 | |
| 2023 | #499 | #453 | #303 | #419 | |
| 2024 | #521 | #490 | #333 | #480 | |
| 2025 | #528 | #564 | #304 | #482 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Philip
Names Similar to Philip
Nicknames for Philip
- Phil
- Pip
- Flip
- Philly
Famous People Named Philip
| Prince Philip | Duke of Edinburgh |
| Philip Roth | American novelist |
| Philip Glass | American composer |
| Philip Pullman | British author |
| Philip Baker Hall | American actor |
| Philip Rivers | American football player |
| Philip K. Dick | American science fiction writer |
| Philip Johnson | American architect |
| Philip Guston | American painter |
| Philip Markoff | American medical student and criminal |
| Philip IV of France | medieval French king |
| Philip Anschutz | American entrepreneur |
| Philip Mountbatten | husband of Queen Elizabeth II |
| Philip Nel | American scholar and author |
| Philip Larkin | English poet |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | American actor |
| Philip Zimbardo | American psychologist |
Characters Named Philip
| Philip Marlowe | character in Raymond Chandler's novels |
| Philip J. Fry | character in the TV show "Futurama" |
| Philip Pirrip | also known as Pip, character in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations" |
| Prince Philip | character in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" |
| Philip Coulson | character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Philip Nolan | character in Edward Everett Hale's story "The Man Without a Country" |
| Philip Carey | character in W. Somerset Maugham's novel "Of Human Bondage" |
| Philip Drummond | character in the TV show "Diff'rent Strokes" |
| Philip Stuckey | character in the film "Pretty Woman" |
| Philip Vandamm | character in the film "North by Northwest" |
| Philip Lombard | character in Agatha Christie's novel "And Then There Were None" |
| Philip Swift | character in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides" |
| Philip "Lip" Gallagher | character in the TV show "Shameless" |
| Philip Neri | character in the TV show "Carnivàle" |
| Philip Boyes | character in D.H. Lawrence's novel "Women in Love" |
| Philip Banks | character in the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Philip J. Coulson | character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Philip Blake | character in "The Walking Dead" comics and TV series |