Philipe is a name of Greek origin that means "lover of horses." It is derived from the Greek word "philippos," which is composed of two elements: "philo-" meaning "loving" and "-hippos" meaning "horse." The name Philipe is believed to have been first used by Philip II, king of Macedon in the 4th century BC. He was known for his love of horses and his military prowess, and his name became popular among the ancient Greeks. Today, Philipe is still a popular name in many countries around the world, including France, Spain, and Portugal. It is often spelled with one 'l' instead of two, but both versions are considered correct.
Statistics on the Given Name "Philipe" in the United States:
The name Philipe has seen a varied but steady presence among newborns in the United States over several decades. Here are some key statistics:
From 1959 to 2018, there were a total of 158 babies named Philipe at birth.
The highest peak in popularity occurred in 1980 with 9 births that year. This was followed by another high point in 1986 and 1987 with 8 and 7 births respectively.
There are years where the name Philipe was consistently popular, such as between 1982 and 1983, when there were 6 to 7 births each year. The same trend can be observed from 1990 to 1993, with 5 to 6 births annually.
However, the name Philipe has not been extremely popular over time. There are years where it was quite uncommon, such as in 2005 and 2006 when there were only 5 births each year. This trend continued until 2010 with another 5 births that year.
Interestingly, the name Philipe has seen a recent resurgence in popularity, with 6 births recorded in both 2014 and 2018. This suggests that while it may not be one of the most popular names, Philipe remains a name parents choose for their children even today.
These statistics demonstrate how the popularity of the name Philipe has ebbed and flowed over time, reflecting changing trends in baby naming preferences across different decades in the United States.