How Many People Are Named Philippa?
Complete statistics for the name Philippa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Philippa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,522 people in the US, making up 1 in 216,751 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 61% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,753 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Philippa Through the Generations
Philippa has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 75 births in 2022 marking its peak, the name now stands out as a choice for those looking for something unique yet classic. The average age of people named Philippa is 33, with a significant portion, over half, under 30, indicating its appeal to a new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Philippa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Philippa
How Many People Have the Name Philippa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,522 people in the United States currently share the name Philippa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 216,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Philippa a Common or Rare Name?
Philippa 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 Philippa Mean?
Philippa means "creative variant of Philippa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Philippa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Philippa Most Popular?
The name Philippa reached peak popularity in 2022, with 75 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Philippa?
Approximately 1,522 people named Philippa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,753. That works out to roughly 1 in 216,751 Americans.
Is Philippa a rare name?
Philippa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 216,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Philippa mean?
Philippa means "creative variant of Philippa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Philippa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Philippa are male and 100% are female.
When was Philippa most popular?
Philippa peaked in 2022 with 75 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.