Philippe Boy

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: fee-LEEP //fiˈlip//

Origin: French; Greek

Meaning: French: lover of horses; Greek: friend of horses

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Philippe is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which is composed of the elements "philos," meaning "loving," and "hippos," meaning "horse." This etymological origin reflects a literal meaning of "lover of horses." The name was adopted into Latin as Philippus and subsequently into Old French as Philippe, before making its way into English. The transition through these languages illustrates the name's enduring appeal across cultures and eras, particularly in regions influenced by Hellenistic and Roman traditions.

Historically, the name Philippe has been borne by several notable figures, including kings of France, such as Philippe II, also known as Philip Augustus, who reigned from 1180 to 1223 and played a crucial role in the development of the French monarchy. Additionally, Saint Philip, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, further contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts.

The name appears in various historical texts, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, which helped disseminate biblical names throughout medieval Europe. Culturally, Philippe has been associated with nobility and leadership, particularly in French-speaking regions.

The name has often been linked to virtues such as strength and loyalty, qualities that resonate with its equestrian roots. In literature and art, figures named Philippe have been depicted as embodying these traits, reinforcing the name's significance in cultural narratives.

A diminutive form, Phil, has also emerged, though it is less commonly used in formal contexts. Overall, Philippe's rich linguistic heritage and historical associations contribute to its lasting resonance in various cultures.

Famous people named Philippe

In this section, you will find notable people named Philippe. 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 Philippe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Philippe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Philippe Petit is a high-wire artist best known for his walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

Philippe Starck is a designer best known for his work in product design and interior design, including the Juicy Salif citrus squeezer and the Royalton Hotel.

Philippe Kahn is an entrepreneur best known for founding Borland and inventing the camera phone.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Philippe, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Philippe. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Philippe was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Philippe has ranked as high as #2874 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and Maine.

In the past 5 years the name Philippe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Philippe 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 Philippe 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 Philippe.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 14 14
2024 11 11
2023 22 22
2022 12 12
2021 20 20
2020 18 18
2019 25 25
2018 20 20
2017 19 19
2016 15 15
2015 21 21
2014 23 23
2013 27 27
2012 22 22
2011 13 13
2010 16 16
2009 26 26
2008 27 27
2007 30 30
2006 24 24
2005 24 24
2004 31 31
2003 37 37
2002 34 34
2001 32 32
2000 39 39
1999 49 49
1998 43 43
1997 37 37
1996 31 31
1995 27 27
1994 45 45
1993 45 45
1992 44 44
1991 40 40
1990 44 44
1989 50 50
1988 54 54
1987 42 42
1986 59 59
1985 48 48
1984 51 51
1983 51 51
1982 50 50
1981 53 53
1980 55 55
1979 59 59
1978 56 56
1977 43 43
1976 39 39
1975 38 38
1974 34 34
1973 23 23
1972 31 31
1971 44 44
1970 42 42
1969 40 40
1968 42 42
1967 39 39
1966 40 40
1965 43 43
1964 54 54
1963 42 42
1962 40 40
1961 29 29
1960 32 32
1959 42 42
1958 36 36
1957 36 36
1956 24 24
1955 26 26
1954 36 36
1953 35 35
1952 26 26
1951 23 23
1950 21 21
1949 28 28
1948 24 24
1947 13 13
1946 11 11
1945 8 8
1944 8 8
1943 13 13
1942 10 10
1941 20 20
1940 14 14
1939 5 5
1938 13 13
1937 11 11
1936 6 6
1935 10 10
1934 12 12
1933 7 7
1932 6 6
1931 11 11
1930 17 17
1929 11 11
1928 19 19
1927 8 8
1926 15 15
1925 10 10
1924 10 10
1923 14 14
1922 14 14
1921 11 11
1920 9 9
1918 7 7
1917 14 14
1916 5 5
1915 6 6
1914 8 8

Top States for Philippe (2023)

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
FL 5
100%