How Many People Are Named Philomina?

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

Philomina
Very Rare
Greek

Philomina means 'friend of the people' and is quite rare, with only 1 in 11,887,501 Americans sharing this name. That's just 28 people in the U.S. today, and most are over 60, making it a name that feels older generation.

~28
Living in US
1 in 11,887,501
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend of the people
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate Supportive
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and seek knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

99,032
Worldwide Bearers
#10,284
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
49,375
🇮🇳 India
28,868
🇬🇭 Ghana
13,597
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,368
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,543
🇲🇼 Malawi
613
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
589
🇺🇸 United States
397
🇲🇾 Malaysia
331
🇺🇬 Uganda
256

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
28 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
27
Would be under 30 (40%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
40
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 67 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Philomina Through the Generations

Philomina's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but with a notable peak in 2018 when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are 27 Philominas under 30, none in their 30s to 60s, and 40 over 60, indicating a strong skew towards the older demographic. This trend suggests that while Philomina remains stable, it's more commonly found among older generations, possibly due to its traditional roots and less frequent use in recent years.

✨ Similar Names to Philomina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Philomina's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Philomina

How Many People Have the Name Philomina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28 people in the United States currently share the name Philomina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,887,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Philomina a Common or Rare Name?

Philomina 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 Philomina Mean?

Philomina means "friend of the people" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Philomina Most Popular?

The name Philomina reached peak popularity in 2018, with 8 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 Philomina?

Approximately 28 people named Philomina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 67. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,887,501 Americans.

Is Philomina a rare name?

Philomina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,887,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Philomina mean?

Philomina means "friend of the people" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Philomina more male or female?

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

When was Philomina most popular?

Philomina peaked in 2018 with 8 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 US28
All-Time Births67
1 in X1 in 11,887,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year2018
World Rank#10,284
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.