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Philip

Philip is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Philip?

Recorded births named Philip by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	345,173 births
England & Wales since 1996	4,934 births
Ireland since 1964	8,816 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Philip's popularity over time

Babies named Philip per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1953 (6,288/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (481/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1980 (336/yr).

When was Philip popular?

Philip reached its peak in 1953, when it was the #128 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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