How Many People Are Named Philmore?

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

Philmore
Very Rare
Greek

Philmore means 'lover of horses' and is a rare name for boys. Only 65 people in the US today have this name, making it 1 in 5,047,722 Americans. The vast majority, 97%, are over 60, giving it a distinctly older-generation feel.

~216
Living in US
1 in 1,534,487
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lover of horses
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents balance, harmony, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

995
Worldwide Bearers
#255,148
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
398
🇯🇲 Jamaica
245
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
67
🇵🇭 Philippines
64
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
55
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
53
🇧🇧 Barbados
32
🇬🇧 England
26
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
65 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (3%)
339
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 350 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
83

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

📜 Philmore Through the Generations

Philmore has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 16 births, but since then, it's remained relatively stable. Today, most people named Philmore are over 60, with only a handful in their 30s and 60s. This makes it a name that's strongly associated with an older generation, carrying with it a sense of history and tradition.

✨ Similar Names to Philmore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Philmore's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Philmore

How Many People Have the Name Philmore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 216 people in the United States currently share the name Philmore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,534,487 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Philmore a Common or Rare Name?

Philmore 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 Philmore Mean?

Philmore means "lover of horses" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Philmore Most Popular?

The name Philmore reached peak popularity in 1920, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Philmore?

Approximately 216 people named Philmore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 216. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,534,487 Americans.

Is Philmore a rare name?

Philmore is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,534,487 Americans has this name.

What does the name Philmore mean?

Philmore means "lover of horses" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Philmore more male or female?

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

When was Philmore most popular?

Philmore peaked in 1920 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US216
All-Time Births216
1 in X1 in 1,534,487
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1920
World Rank#255,148
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.