Phillipe
A boy's name of French origin with 623 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Phillipe is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With 623 recorded U.S. births since 1951, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Phillipe is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Phillipe is a boy's baby name, a spelling variant of Philippe, the French form of Philip, which is of Greek origin, from Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses.'
Phillipe gives the standard Philippe an extra l, reflecting how the name was heard and recorded in American communities. Philippe itself is the standard French spelling — elegant, continental, carrying the quiet authority of French royal and aristocratic tradition. It's a name that sounds equally at home in Paris and New Orleans.
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Phillipe is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Phillipe has been recorded as a boy's name since 1951, with 623 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Phillipe has 57+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1951.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 29 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 107 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 146 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 164 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 106 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 16 | — |
The Story of Phillipe
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Phillipe is a Gen X staple. Boys named Phillipe are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Phillipe?
With 623 total births on record, Phillipe remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1951, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 164 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Phillipe by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Phillipe per day would take 1.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(57 years, 1951–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #13654 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13555 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10453 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13567 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13714 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11898 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11820 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12096 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7084 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5156 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7299 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5218 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8009 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8430 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7475 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6802 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8001 |
| 1999 | 20 | #3803 |
| 1998 | 11 | #5735 |
| 1997 | 13 | #4882 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1951–2023