Declining since 2001, #955 for boys today.
Popularity of Felipe since 1880
Babies named Felipe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 |
| 1890s | 73 |
| 1900s | 141 |
| 1910s | 520 |
| 1920s | 1,199 |
| 1930s | 1,066 |
| 1940s | 1,329 |
| 1950s | 1,850 |
| 1960s | 2,284 |
| 1970s | 3,304 |
| 1980s | 4,241 |
| 1990s | 5,357 |
| 2000s | 5,583 |
| 2010s | 3,255 |
| 2020s | 1,578 |
Meaning & origin
Felipe is a classic Spanish and Portuguese name that has maintained consistent usage in the United States since the 1880s. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 2001. Although its rank has been declining since that year, it still appears in the top 1,000 names for boys. The name is particularly favored in states with large Hispanic populations, such as Florida, California, and Tennessee. Parents seeking a strong, internationally recognized name with deep historical roots may find Felipe appealing, as it connects to royalty, saints, and a rich cultural heritage.
Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses" (philein "to love" + hippos "horse"). The name was borne by several kings of Spain and Portugal, as well as saints, and has been common in Hispanic and Lusophone cultures since the Middle Ages.
Where Felipe is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Felipe” around the world
Where Felipe lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Feli, Pipe, Fe
Sibling names for Felipe
Names that share Felipe's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Camila, Lucia, Felipa, Leonor, Andreia, Petrona, Senaida, Casilda, Dorotea
Brothers: Mateo, Santiago, Diego, Alejandro, Andres, Librado, Agapito, Filemon, Marcio, Renan, Ruperto, Adolpho, Edvardo, Honorio, Nicasio, Onofre, Antolin, Feliberto, Joaovictor, Pedrohenrique, Tereso, Zeferino
Names like Felipe
Names whose popularity has moved with Felipe's over the last 50 years.
