Philippa
A Latinate feminine form of Philip, recorded in medieval England, but originally pronounced like the masculine form.
Every Philippa since 1910 — 1,815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Philippa
Philippa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,808 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 1,815 American babies have been named Philippa. Its peak came in 2022, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Philippa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Philippa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,808 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,628 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,638 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,442 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,633 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,814 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,212 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,606 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2,481 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2,473 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,881 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,708 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,625 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,252 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,164 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,557 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,277 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,662 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,646 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,411 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,315 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,739 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,248 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,965 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,797 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,522 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,563 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,717 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,941 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,794 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,953 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,936 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,686 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,642 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,192 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,883 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,427 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,242 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,677 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,954 |
| 1920 | 11 | #3,058 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,817 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,712 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Philippa
- Philippa of Hainault Companion · 1314–1369
- Philippa of Lancaster Companion · 1360–1415
- Philippa of England Politician · 1394–1430
- Philippa, Countess of Toulouse Nobleman · 1070–1118
- Philippa Foot Philosopher · 1920–2010
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philippa mean?
A Latinate feminine form of Philip, recorded in medieval England, but originally pronounced like the masculine form.
How popular is the name Philippa in 2025?
Philippa ranked #2,808 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Philippa?
1,815 babies have been named Philippa in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Philippa most popular?
Philippa peaked in 2022, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Philippa a boy or girl name?
Philippa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Philippa rising or falling?
Philippa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Philippa?
Well-known people named Philippa include Philippa of Hainault (companion), Philippa of Lancaster (companion), Philippa of England (politician).