Filomena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfil-oh-MAY-nah / fɪləˈmeɪnəItalian; Greek
Meaning
Italian: lover of wisdom; Greek: light
Historical & Cultural Background
Filomena is derived from the Greek name Philomena, which means 'lover of wisdom.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it is often associated with Saint Philomena, a Christian martyr. The name has historical significance in religious contexts and has been embraced in literature and art.
Trend Summary
Filomena has seen a steady but modest presence in U.S. naming trends, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Filoména
- Filomena
International Variants
- Filomena (Spanish)
- Philomena (English)
- Filomène (French)
Famous people named Filomena
Filomena Tassi is a Canadian politician serving as a member of Parliament.
Filomena Cautela is a Portuguese television presenter and actress.
Filomena Delli is an Italian artist known for her contemporary works.
Filomena R. is a notable Italian author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.
Fictional characters named Filomena
Filomena is a character in the children's book 'The Tale of Filomena' by author Maria Rossi.
Filomena is a supporting character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Filomena.'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Filomena was first seen in the United States in 1885. Filomena has ranked as high as #706 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Filomena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Filomena (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 29 |
| 1900 | 25 |
| 1901 | 25 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 41 |
| 1904 | 47 |
| 1905 | 46 |
| 1906 | 43 |
| 1907 | 70 |
| 1908 | 57 |
| 1909 | 49 |
| 1910 | 70 |
| 1911 | 71 |
| 1912 | 82 |
| 1913 | 105 |
| 1914 | 130 |
| 1915 | 146 |
| 1916 | 155 |
| 1917 | 141 |
| 1918 | 160 |
| 1919 | 171 |
| 1920 | 176 |
| 1921 | 182 |
| 1922 | 171 |
| 1923 | 207 |
| 1924 | 184 |
| 1925 | 146 |
| 1926 | 174 |
| 1927 | 114 |
| 1928 | 116 |
| 1929 | 107 |
| 1930 | 90 |
| 1931 | 70 |
| 1932 | 68 |
| 1933 | 52 |
| 1934 | 56 |
| 1935 | 43 |
| 1936 | 41 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 36 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 29 |