Philip Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Philip is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Philip has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Philip' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 71st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 67th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 68th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 81st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 109th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 304th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 447th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2789th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2602nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3535th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3796th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5383rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Philip' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Philip"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Philip"
"Philip" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 71st of 7545 | 42,660 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 67th of 6773 | 59,198 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 68th of 7552 | 110,163 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 81st of 10718 | 54,113 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 109th of 16616 | 48,143 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 304th of 24088 | 16,788 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 447th of 23106 | 8,246 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2789th of 9107 | 186 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2602nd of 9204 | 211 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3535th of 12526 | 220 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3796th of 19264 | 265 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5383rd of 27321 | 249 |
Regional Popularity of "Philip" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
6.07% 86th/1416 |
3.26% 45th/1379 |
6.51% 154th/2366 |
6.13% 70th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
4.46% 69th/1546 |
2.38% 37th/1556 |
5.35% 126th/2353 |
4.78% 74th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
2.74% 61st/2227 |
1.69% 41st/2430 |
3.54% 101st/2853 |
2.77% 77th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.13% 92nd/2937 |
1.67% 58th/3483 |
3.27% 115th/3518 |
2.84% 115th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.77% 102nd/3685 |
1.63% 73rd/4475 |
2.25% 117th/5194 |
2.41% 152nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.72% 308th/4582 |
3.58% 185th/5164 |
4.39% 321st/7313 |
5.01% 374th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.87% 433rd/3984 |
7.22% 324th/4487 |
7.18% 490th/6822 |
8.11% 509th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Philip" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
80.64% 1112th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
90.08% 2189th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Philip"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Philip" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.