How Many People Are Named Filipe?
Complete statistics for the name Filipe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Filipe is the Portuguese form of Philip, meaning "lover of horses" and carrying centuries of Iberian heritage. There are roughly 409 people with this name living in the US today, which means about 1 in 807,753 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name here, peaking in 1992 with 17 births and trending downward since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 represents creativity, self-expression, and joyful communication. It's associated with people who naturally inspire others through their optimism and artistic spirit.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 423 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Filipe Through the Generations
Filipe didn't appear on US birth records in any meaningful way until the late 1970s and early 1980s, making it a distinctly modern arrival. It's a name that reflects growing cultural diversity and Portuguese-speaking immigration patterns. The peak came in 1992, when 17 babies received this name, but births have been declining steadily since then. Looking at the age breakdown, 209 bearers are under 30, while 214 fall between 30 and 60, and there aren't any over 60. That near-even split tells us it's concentrated entirely within the last two generations. About 49% of people named Filipe are under 30, confirming its youthful profile. The average bearer is just 29 years old, which makes this one of the youngest names you'll encounter. Globally, it's far more popular, ranking #3,240 worldwide with 322,107 living bearers. Mozambique stands out as a major hub for the name outside the US, reflecting Portugal's colonial history and the name's deep roots in Lusophone cultures.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Filipe's Portuguese roots
📄 About the Name Filipe
How Many People Have the Name Filipe?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 426 people in the United States currently share the name Filipe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 778,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Filipe a Common or Rare Name?
Filipe 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 Filipe Mean?
Filipe means "Lover of horses" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Filipe in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Filipe Most Popular?
The name Filipe reached peak popularity in 1992, with 17 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 Filipe?
Approximately 426 people named Filipe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 426. That works out to roughly 1 in 778,050 Americans.
Is Filipe a rare name?
Filipe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 778,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Filipe mean?
Filipe means "Lover of horses" and comes from Portuguese origins.
Is Filipe more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Filipe are male and 0% are female.
When was Filipe most popular?
Filipe peaked in 1992 with 17 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.