Filip
Filip is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lover of horses or friend of horses.
Origin and history
Filip is a Central, Eastern European, and Scandinavian variant of the classical Greek name Philip. It carries the traditional meaning of 'friend of horses' and has seen steady, moderate usage in the U.S. driven by international ties and multicultural naming trends. It offers a sleek, modern spelling of a timeless classic.
Popularity in the United States
2,384 babies in the United States have been named Filip since 1880. It ranks #2658 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1587.
States where it is most popular
- IL (46.2 %)
- NY (23.1 %)
- NJ (11.5 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 739 |
| 2010-2019 | 899 |
| 2020-2029 | 340 |
Famous people named Filip
- Filip Filipović: Athlete, Water Polo Player
- Filip Forsberg: Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Phil, Fil
Fun facts
- Filip is the preferred spelling of Philip across several languages, including Polish, Czech, Swedish, and Croatian.
- With over 300 births in the 2020-2025 period, Filip remains a recognizable yet distinctive choice in the United States.