Filippo
Filippo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Lover of horses or friend of horses.
Origin and history
Filippo is the Italian form of the classic Greek name Philip. It carries the traditional meaning 'friend of horses'. While deeply rooted and common in Italy, it remains a rare, distinctive choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
709 babies in the United States have been named Filippo since 1880. It ranks #3967 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- NY (73.6 %)
- FL (11.3 %)
- MA (5.7 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- NJ (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Filippo
- Filippo Inzaghi: Footballer, Manager
- Filippo Brunelleschi: Architect, Engineer
- Filippo Lippi: Painter
Fun facts
- Filippo Brunelleschi was the famed Italian architect who engineered the majestic dome of the Florence Cathedral.
- The name directly derives from the Ancient Greek name Philippos, combining 'philos' (friend) and 'hippos' (horse).