Is Felipe a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Felipe is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Felipe?

It’s currently ranked #676 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Felipe?

feh-LEE-peh · IPA: /feˈli.pe/

Felipe Boy

Popularity: #676 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfeh-LEE-peh / feˈli.pe

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: lover of horses; Portuguese: friend of horses

Historical & Cultural Background

Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Philip. It has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and has royal connotations, particularly in Spain. The name has been borne by several kings and notable figures throughout history. Its popularity has remained steady in various cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Felipe has seen a consistent presence in the U.S. baby name rankings, though it remains less common than its variants.

Variants

Filip
Philip
Philipe

International Variants

Filip (Slavic)
Philippe (French)
Felip (Catalan)
Filippo (Italian)

Famous people named Felipe

Felipe VI of Spain is the current king of Spain, having ascended to the throne in 2014.

Felipe Massa is a retired Brazilian Formula One driver known for his time with Ferrari.

Felipe Calderón served as the President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012.

Felipe Anderson is a Brazilian professional footballer who has played for clubs in Europe and the Brazilian national team.

Fictional characters named Felipe

Felipe is a character in the animated film 'The Three Caballeros,' where he is portrayed as a charming and adventurous parrot.

Felipe is a character in the 'Zorro' franchise, serving as a loyal servant and friend to the titular hero.

Sibling Suggestions

Fernando Diego Mateo Javier Santiago Carlos

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Felipe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Felipe has ranked as high as #754 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, 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)

Top States for Felipe (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	49	26%
CA	36	19%
FL	34	18%
NY	14	8%
NC	10	5%
TN	9	5%
AZ	8	4%
IL	7	4%
WA	6	3%
GA	6	3%
OH	6	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	8
1882	7
1883	6
1884	5
1886	12
1888	7
1890	8
1891	9
1892	12
1893	9
1895	8
1896	10
1897	10
1899	7
1900	14
1901	13
1902	15
1903	13
1904	6
1905	10
1906	22
1907	12
1908	17
1909	19
1910	19
1911	25
1912	29
1913	35
1914	44
1915	48
1916	54
1917	72
1918	99
1919	95
1920	108
1921	102
1922	128
1923	107
1924	124
1925	124
1926	151
1927	130
1928	129
1929	96
1930	139
1931	122
1932	97
1933	113
1934	123
1935	98
1936	103
1937	93
1938	80
1939	98
1940	94
1941	96
1942	115
1943	145
1944	132
1945	154
1946	135
1947	134
1948	163
1949	161
1950	163
1951	168
1952	184
1953	173
1954	178
1955	192
1956	185
1957	198
1958	190
1959	218
1960	205
1961	230
1962	235
1963	214
1964	218
1965	221
1966	228
1967	220
1968	257
1969	257
1970	289
1971	313
1972	287
1973	286
1974	314
1975	370
1976	373
1977	332
1978	372
1979	369
1980	411
1981	471
1982	387
1983	465
1984	377
1985	388
1986	434
1987	390
1988	430
1989	487
1990	523
1991	576
1992	543
1993	594
1994	545
1995	554
1996	503
1997	522
1998	494
1999	502
2000	583
2001	602
2002	544
2003	563
2004	590
2005	582
2006	591
2007	564
2008	492
2009	472
2010	423
2011	358
2012	349
2013	321
2014	336
2015	293
2016	305
2017	301
2018	287
2019	281
2020	259
2021	263
2022	286
2023	274
2024	250