Philippine
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,555 in 1897
0 babies were named Philippine in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1897–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Philippine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryPhilippine first shows up in US birth records in 1897, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 128 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1897, when it reached #1,555.
About the name Philippine
Philippine is a girl name of German and Spanish origin. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Philippine for girls from 1897 to 1923, in 4 of those 27 years. Its best year was 1897, when it ranked #1,555 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1923, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:German namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7.1 | 140,845 girls |
| 1920s | 3.3 | 300,752 girls |
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Questions about the name Philippine
What is the origin of the name Philippine?
Philippine has German, Spanish roots in our records. Other German names include Charlotte, Emma, Amelia.
Is Philippine a boy or girl name?
Philippine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Philippine?
Philippine is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1923. It peaked at #1,555 in 1897.