Phillip
Phillip is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lover of horses.
Origin and history
Phillip is derived from the ancient Greek name Philippos, which translates to lover of horses. It has a long history of usage in Western culture due to biblical figures and European royalty. In the United States, it has been a well-established traditional male name for over a century.
Popularity in the United States
311,561 babies in the United States have been named Phillip since 1880. It ranks #115 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #572.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 898 |
| 1890-1900 | 884 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,161 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,135 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,525 |
| 1930-1940 | 16,534 |
| 1940-1950 | 36,989 |
| 1950-1960 | 52,457 |
| 1960-1970 | 50,396 |
| 1970-1980 | 39,845 |
| 1980-1990 | 45,707 |
| 1990-2000 | 27,972 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,473 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,626 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,959 |
Famous people named Phillip
- Phillip Seymour Hoffman: Actor, Director
- Phillip Phillips: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Phil, Pip, Philie
Fun facts
- The name was borne by ancient kings of Macedon, including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.
- The name is common both with a single 'l' (Philip) and a double 'l' (Phillip) in the United States.