Felipe Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-LEE-peh /feˈli.pe/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: lover of horses; Portuguese: friend of horses
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felipe is of Spanish origin, derived from the Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses" (from 'philos' meaning "loving" and 'hippos' meaning "horse"). The name transitioned from Greek to Latin as Philippus, and subsequently into various forms in the Romance languages, including Felipe in Spanish and Philippe in French.
This evolution reflects the linguistic shifts that occurred as the Roman Empire expanded and later fragmented, influencing the development of regional languages in Europe. Historically, the name Felipe has been borne by several notable figures, including kings and saints.
One of the most significant was Saint Philip, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, whose legacy contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts. The name gained further recognition through various monarchs, particularly in Spain, where it has been associated with several kings, including Felipe II, who ruled during the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th century.
The name's presence in religious texts, such as the New Testament, and its inclusion in major translations like the Vulgate, helped cement its historical significance. Culturally, Felipe carries connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with leadership and valor due to its historical bearers.
The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, reflecting its enduring appeal across cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Feli or Pipo have emerged in different contexts, showcasing the name's adaptability and affection in familial or informal settings.
Overall, Felipe's rich etymological roots and historical associations contribute to its lasting resonance in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Famous people named Felipe
In this section, you will find notable people named Felipe. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Felipe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Felipe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Felipe Massa is a racing driver best known for competing in Formula One and winning the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Felipe VI is the King of Spain best known for his role in modernizing the Spanish monarchy and promoting national unity.
Felipe Anderson is a professional footballer best known for playing as a winger for Lazio and West Ham United.
Felipe Esparza is a comedian best known for his stand-up specials and winning Last Comic Standing.
Felipe Calderón is a former President of Mexico best known for his efforts in combating drug cartels and promoting economic reforms.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felipe was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Felipe has ranked as high as #793 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Felipe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Felipe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Felipe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Felipe.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 244 | 244 | 0 |
| 2024 | 251 | 251 | 0 |
| 2023 | 274 | 274 | 0 |
| 2022 | 286 | 286 | 0 |
| 2021 | 264 | 264 | 0 |
| 2020 | 259 | 259 | 0 |
| 2019 | 281 | 281 | 0 |
| 2018 | 287 | 287 | 0 |
| 2017 | 301 | 301 | 0 |
| 2016 | 305 | 305 | 0 |
| 2015 | 293 | 293 | 0 |
| 2014 | 336 | 336 | 0 |
| 2013 | 322 | 322 | 0 |
| 2012 | 349 | 349 | 0 |
| 2011 | 358 | 358 | 0 |
| 2010 | 423 | 423 | 0 |
| 2009 | 472 | 472 | 0 |
| 2008 | 492 | 492 | 0 |
| 2007 | 569 | 564 | 5 |
| 2006 | 591 | 591 | 0 |
| 2005 | 582 | 582 | 0 |
| 2004 | 590 | 590 | 0 |
| 2003 | 563 | 563 | 0 |
| 2002 | 544 | 544 | 0 |
| 2001 | 602 | 602 | 0 |
| 2000 | 583 | 583 | 0 |
| 1999 | 502 | 502 | 0 |
| 1998 | 500 | 494 | 6 |
| 1997 | 522 | 522 | 0 |
| 1996 | 510 | 503 | 7 |
| 1995 | 555 | 555 | 0 |
| 1994 | 552 | 545 | 7 |
| 1993 | 606 | 594 | 12 |
| 1992 | 543 | 543 | 0 |
| 1991 | 582 | 576 | 6 |
| 1990 | 523 | 523 | 0 |
| 1989 | 497 | 487 | 10 |
| 1988 | 430 | 430 | 0 |
| 1987 | 395 | 390 | 5 |
| 1986 | 443 | 434 | 9 |
| 1985 | 394 | 389 | 5 |
| 1984 | 385 | 377 | 8 |
| 1983 | 472 | 465 | 7 |
| 1982 | 392 | 387 | 5 |
| 1981 | 477 | 471 | 6 |
| 1980 | 411 | 411 | 0 |
| 1979 | 376 | 369 | 7 |
| 1978 | 372 | 372 | 0 |
| 1977 | 332 | 332 | 0 |
| 1976 | 373 | 373 | 0 |
| 1975 | 370 | 370 | 0 |
| 1974 | 313 | 313 | 0 |
| 1973 | 286 | 286 | 0 |
| 1972 | 287 | 287 | 0 |
| 1971 | 313 | 313 | 0 |
| 1970 | 294 | 289 | 5 |
| 1969 | 258 | 258 | 0 |
| 1968 | 256 | 256 | 0 |
| 1967 | 219 | 219 | 0 |
| 1966 | 228 | 228 | 0 |
| 1965 | 226 | 221 | 5 |
| 1964 | 218 | 218 | 0 |
| 1963 | 220 | 214 | 6 |
| 1962 | 242 | 235 | 7 |
| 1961 | 231 | 231 | 0 |
| 1960 | 204 | 204 | 0 |
| 1959 | 218 | 218 | 0 |
| 1958 | 190 | 190 | 0 |
| 1957 | 198 | 198 | 0 |
| 1956 | 185 | 185 | 0 |
| 1955 | 192 | 192 | 0 |
| 1954 | 178 | 178 | 0 |
| 1953 | 174 | 174 | 0 |
| 1952 | 184 | 184 | 0 |
| 1951 | 168 | 168 | 0 |
| 1950 | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| 1949 | 161 | 161 | 0 |
| 1948 | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| 1947 | 134 | 134 | 0 |
| 1946 | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| 1945 | 154 | 154 | 0 |
| 1944 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1943 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 1942 | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| 1941 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1940 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 1939 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1938 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1937 | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| 1936 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1935 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1934 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 1933 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 1932 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1931 | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 1930 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1929 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 1928 | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| 1927 | 130 | 130 | 0 |
| 1926 | 156 | 151 | 5 |
| 1925 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 1924 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 1923 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| 1922 | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| 1921 | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| 1920 | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 1919 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 1918 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 1917 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1916 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1915 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1914 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1913 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1912 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1911 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1910 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1909 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1908 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1907 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1906 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1905 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1904 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1903 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1902 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1901 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1900 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1899 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1897 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1896 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1895 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1893 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1892 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1891 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1890 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1888 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1886 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1884 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1883 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1882 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1880 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Felipe (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 49 | |
| CA | 36 | |
| FL | 34 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| NJ | 10 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| TN | 9 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| CO | 5 |