Boy nameCurrently #8,141 in the USSteady
Philo
//ˈfiloʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Philo'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.
Philo's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Philo |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Philo through the decades
- Philo peaked in 2018, when 13 babies were named Philo in the US.
- The 2020s were Philo's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Philo has risen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Philo currently ranks #8,141 in the US and is holding steady.