Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Philander
//fəˈlændɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19649 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Philander's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Philander's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Philander |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
Philander through the decades
- Philander peaked in 1964, when 15 babies were named Philander in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1980–2004), use of Philander has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.