Philippe
Every Philippe since 1914 — 3,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Philippe
Philippe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,355 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 3,043 American babies have been named Philippe. Its peak came in 1979, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Philippe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Philippe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,355 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,626 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,702 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,136 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,893 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,181 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,203 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,876 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,065 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,984 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,362 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,829 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,496 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,009 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,899 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,573 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,073 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,911 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,200 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,716 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,805 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,910 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,465 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,739 |
| 1990 | 44 | #1,803 |
| 1985 | 48 | #1,426 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,256 |
| 1975 | 38 | #1,442 |
| 1970 | 42 | #1,292 |
| 1965 | 43 | #1,156 |
| 1960 | 32 | #1,424 |
| 1955 | 26 | #1,529 |
| 1950 | 21 | #1,644 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,712 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,966 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,498 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,877 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,891 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,155 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,731 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Philippe
- Philippe Pétain Politician · 1856–1951
- Philippe I, Duke of Orléans Nobleman · 1640–1701
- Philippe II, Duke of Orléans Nobleman · 1674–1723
- Philippe Noiret Actor · 1930–2006
- Philippe Pinel Physician · 1745–1826
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Philippe in 2025?
Philippe ranked #6,355 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Philippe?
3,043 babies have been named Philippe in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Philippe most popular?
Philippe peaked in 1979, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Philippe a boy or girl name?
Philippe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Philippe rising or falling?
Philippe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Philippe?
Well-known people named Philippe include Philippe Pétain (politician), Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (nobleman), Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (nobleman).