Philipp
Every Philipp since 1918 — 986 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Philipp
Philipp is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,403 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 986 American babies have been named Philipp. Its peak came in 1997, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Philipp stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Philipp year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,403 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,814 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,905 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,623 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,474 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,703 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,721 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,462 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,983 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,353 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,225 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,118 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,912 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,902 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,146 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,083 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,520 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,016 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,217 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,418 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,207 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,249 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,364 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,734 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,412 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,936 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,752 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,562 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,864 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,225 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,183 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,147 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,961 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,237 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,819 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,032 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,739 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Philipp
- Philipp Lenard Physicist · 1862–1947
- Philipp Scheidemann Politician · 1865–1939
- Philipp Otto Runge Painter · 1777–1810
- Philipp Spener Religious figure · 1635–1705
- Philipp Bouhler Politician · 1899–1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Philipp in 2025?
Philipp ranked #13,403 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Philipp?
986 babies have been named Philipp in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Philipp most popular?
Philipp peaked in 1997, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Philipp a boy or girl name?
Philipp is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Philipp rising or falling?
Philipp is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Philipp?
Well-known people named Philipp include Philipp Lenard (physicist), Philipp Scheidemann (politician), Philipp Otto Runge (painter).