How Many People Are Named Filemon?

Complete statistics for the name Filemon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Filemon
Very Rare
Greek

Filemon is a rare name with Greek origins, meaning 'friend'. Only 351 people named Filemon live in the US today, making up just 1 in 941,456 Americans. The majority of Filemons are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~351
Living in US
1 in 941,456
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Trustworthy Reliable Wise
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as spiritual leaders, that's because they're believed to possess unique insights and a deep connection to their inner self.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

56,703
Worldwide Bearers
#16,603
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
28,817
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4,328
🇵🇭 Philippines
4,039
🇺🇸 United States
3,204
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,319
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,176
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,680
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,557
🇳🇦 Namibia
1,436
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,380

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
351 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
102
Would be under 30 (20%)
180
Would be 30–60 (35%)
232
Would be over 60 (45%)

All 514 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Filemon Through the Generations

Filemon, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity in 1928 with 13 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 351 individuals bearing the name across the United States. The average age of Filemon is 58, indicating a strong presence among older generations. With 102 under 30, 180 aged between 30 and 60, and 232 over 60, the name clearly skews towards those born earlier in the last century. This trend suggests Filemon is a name cherished by its bearers, passed down through families with pride.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 39
California 35
New Mexico 5

✨ Similar Names to Filemon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Filemon's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Filemon

How Many People Have the Name Filemon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 351 people in the United States currently share the name Filemon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 941,456 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Filemon a Common or Rare Name?

Filemon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Filemon Mean?

Filemon means "friend" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Filemon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Filemon Most Popular?

The name Filemon reached peak popularity in 1928, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Filemon?

Approximately 351 people named Filemon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 514. That works out to roughly 1 in 941,456 Americans.

Is Filemon a rare name?

Filemon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 941,456 Americans has this name.

What does the name Filemon mean?

Filemon means "friend" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Filemon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Filemon are male and 0% are female.

When was Filemon most popular?

Filemon peaked in 1928 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US351
All-Time Births514
1 in X1 in 941,456
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1928
World Rank#16,603
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.