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Philistine

//ˈfɪləˌstin//

3 syllablesPeak year: 195410 lettersStarts with P

Meaning & origin

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Philistine's popularity over time

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Yearly US births named Philistine, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Philistine
19545

Philistine through the decades

  • Philistine peaked in 1954, when 5 babies were named Philistine in the US.

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