Philippe Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfee-LEEP / /fiˈlip/French; Greek
Meaning
French: lover of horses; Greek: friend of horses
Historical & Cultural Background
Philippe is a French form of the name Philip, which has roots in Greek. The name has been borne by numerous kings and saints throughout history, particularly in France. It has been popular in various cultures, often associated with nobility and leadership.
Trend Summary
Philippe has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with classic and traditional naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Philip
- Filip
- Philipe
International Variants
- Filip (Slavic)
- Felipe (Spanish)
- Filippo (Italian)
- Pilip (Tagalog)
Famous people named Philippe
Philippe II of France was a king known for his role in the Crusades and the establishment of the French monarchy.
Philippe Starck is a renowned French designer famous for his innovative and functional designs.
Philippe Petit is a French high-wire artist known for his daring walk between the Twin Towers in 1974.
Philippe Cousteau Jr. is an environmental advocate and television host, following in the footsteps of his famous grandfather Jacques Cousteau.
Fictional characters named Philippe
Philippe is a character in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast', serving as Belle's loyal horse.
Philippe is a character in the animated series 'The Aristocats', known for his charming personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Philippe was first seen in the United States in 1914. Philippe has ranked as high as #1067 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)
Top States for Philippe (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1914 | 8 |
1915 | 6 |
1916 | 5 |
1917 | 14 |
1918 | 7 |
1920 | 9 |
1921 | 11 |
1922 | 14 |
1923 | 14 |
1924 | 10 |
1925 | 10 |
1926 | 15 |
1927 | 8 |
1928 | 19 |
1929 | 11 |
1930 | 17 |
1931 | 11 |
1932 | 6 |
1933 | 7 |
1934 | 12 |
1935 | 10 |
1936 | 6 |
1937 | 11 |
1938 | 13 |
1939 | 5 |
1940 | 14 |
1941 | 20 |
1942 | 10 |
1943 | 13 |
1944 | 8 |
1945 | 8 |
1946 | 11 |
1947 | 13 |
1948 | 24 |
1949 | 28 |
1950 | 21 |
1951 | 23 |
1952 | 26 |
1953 | 35 |
1954 | 36 |
1955 | 26 |
1956 | 24 |
1957 | 36 |
1958 | 36 |
1959 | 42 |
1960 | 32 |
1961 | 29 |
1962 | 40 |
1963 | 42 |
1964 | 54 |
1965 | 43 |
1966 | 40 |
1967 | 39 |
1968 | 42 |
1969 | 40 |
1970 | 42 |
1971 | 44 |
1972 | 31 |
1973 | 23 |
1974 | 34 |
1975 | 38 |
1976 | 39 |
1977 | 43 |
1978 | 56 |
1979 | 59 |
1980 | 55 |
1981 | 53 |
1982 | 50 |
1983 | 51 |
1984 | 51 |
1985 | 48 |
1986 | 59 |
1987 | 42 |
1988 | 54 |
1989 | 50 |
1990 | 44 |
1991 | 40 |
1992 | 44 |
1993 | 45 |
1994 | 45 |
1995 | 27 |
1996 | 31 |
1997 | 37 |
1998 | 43 |
1999 | 49 |
2000 | 39 |
2001 | 32 |
2002 | 34 |
2003 | 37 |
2004 | 31 |
2005 | 24 |
2006 | 24 |
2007 | 30 |
2008 | 27 |
2009 | 26 |
2010 | 16 |
2011 | 13 |
2012 | 22 |
2013 | 27 |
2014 | 23 |
2015 | 21 |
2016 | 15 |
2017 | 19 |
2018 | 20 |
2019 | 25 |
2020 | 18 |
2021 | 20 |
2022 | 12 |
2023 | 22 |
2024 | 11 |