Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Filipe since 1975
Babies named Filipe per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Filipe's real moment was 1982.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Filipe is the Portuguese form of the classic Greek name Philip, meaning 'lover of horses'. In the United States, it has been in consistent but modest use since first appearing in Social Security records in 1975. Its peak popularity came in 1982, and while it has never been a top-tier name, it has remained stable in usage over the decades, with a rank of 10,695 in 2025. This steady trajectory reflects its role as a culturally specific given name within Portuguese-speaking communities, most notably in Brazil and Portugal, where it remains a familiar choice. Parents seeking a name with deep classical roots and a distinct Iberian character will find Filipe to be a time-honored option that stands out without feeling unfamiliar.
Filipe is the Portuguese form of the Greek name Philippos, composed of 'philein' meaning 'to love' and 'hippos' meaning 'horse'. It has been used in Portugal and Brazil since the Middle Ages, often associated with nobility.
“Filipe” around the world
Where Filipe lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fil, Lipe
Sibling names for Filipe
Names that share Filipe's style, for a brother or sister.
