Holding steady.
Popularity of Filimon since 1923
Babies named Filimon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Filimon is a rare boy's name first recorded in the U.S. in 1923, with its peak year in 1935. Despite not ranking in recent decades, it has remained in steady, low-level use through the latest year of data, 2025. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating consistent but uncommon usage over time. Its top states have never been numerous, reflecting its niche appeal, primarily among families with Eastern European or Greek heritage. Filimon offers a distinctive yet historically rooted choice.
Filimon is the Russian, Ukrainian, and Romanian form of the Greek name Philemon, which derives from φίλημα (philema) meaning 'kiss'. The name appears in the New Testament as a recipient of one of Paul's epistles. It has been used in Eastern Orthodox cultures, particularly in Russia and Romania, with a peak in the U.S. during the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Filya, Monya
Variants: Philemon, Filimonas
Sibling names for Filimon
Names that share Filimon's style, for a brother or sister.
