Rising since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Philopateer since 2008
Babies named Philopateer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Philopateer's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Philopateer is a rare masculine name in the United States, first recorded in 2008. Its rank of 10,695 in 2025 means it is given to roughly 1 in 284,679 newborn boys, illustrating its distinctiveness. The name has been rising steadily in use since 2022, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024. As of the latest data, no top states have been recorded for Philopateer, suggesting its usage is scattered but growing. The name's deep roots in Coptic Christianity and ancient Egyptian history give it a unique resonance for families tracing heritage to the Nile Valley or the Greek-speaking world.
Philopateer is the Arabic and Coptic form of the Greek name Philopatōr, meaning 'lover of the father,' from philein 'to love' and pater 'father.' It was a title used by ancient Greek and Egyptian rulers, notably Ptolemy XII, and later adopted as a given name among Coptic Christians in Egypt, where it remains particularly popular.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Phil, Pateer
Variants: Philopatōr, Filopateer
Sibling names for Philopateer
Names that share Philopateer's style, for a brother or sister.
