Philippe Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

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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 #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)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19148
19156
19165
191714
19187
19209
192111
192214
192314
192410
192510
192615
19278
192819
192911
193017
193111
19326
19337
193412
193510
19366
193711
193813
19395
194014
194120
194210
194313
19448
19458
194611
194713
194824
194928
195021
195123
195226
195335
195436
195526
195624
195736
195836
195942
196032
196129
196240
196342
196454
196543
196640
196739
196842
196940
197042
197144
197231
197323
197434
197538
197639
197743
197856
197959
198055
198153
198250
198351
198451
198548
198659
198742
198854
198950
199044
199140
199244
199345
199445
199527
199631
199737
199843
199949
200039
200132
200234
200337
200431
200524
200624
200730
200827
200926
201016
201113
201222
201327
201423
201521
201615
201719
201820
201925
202018
202120
202212
202322
202411