Phillipe
Phillipe is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lover of horses.
Origin and history
Phillipe is a variant spelling of Philippe, the French form of the classical Greek name Philip. It is derived from elements meaning 'friend' and 'horse'. In the United States, it remains a rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
623 babies in the United States have been named Phillipe since 1880. It ranks #4053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.8 %)
- NY (20.7 %)
- FL (17.2 %)
- TX (17.2 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Nicknames
Phil
Fun facts
- Phillipe is a spelling variant of the traditional French name Philippe, which traces back to ancient Greek.
- While rare in the United States, the name has been continually recorded in official birth records since the late 19th century.