Filip
5 countries#187 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Filip was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,084 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2011 with 483 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,385 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #187 · peaked in 2013 with 439 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,384 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #2941 · peaked in 2012 with 127 births
Most common in: Illinois, New York, New Jersey, California, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
785 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #1233 · peaked in 2017 with 47 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
492 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2011 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
207 births recorded 2007–2023 · peaked in 2011 with 29 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Filip’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1128 | — |
| 2003 | #1771 | ↓643 |
| 2004 | #1160 | ↑611 |
| 2005 | #615 | ↑545 |
| 2006 | #443 | ↑172 |
| 2007 | #253 | ↑190 |
| 2008 | #175 | ↑78 |
| 2009 | #167 | ↑8 |
| 2010 | #155 | ↑12 |
| 2011 | #145 | ↑10 |
| 2012 | #144 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #135 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #141 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #148 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #155 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #153 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #166 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #162 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #192 | ↓30 |
| 2021 | #187 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Filip
Is Filip a popular name?
Yes — Filip currently ranks #187 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Filip more common for boys or girls?
Filip is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Filip most popular?
Filip peaked in 2013 in England & Wales, with 439 recorded births that year.
Is Filip rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Filip’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1168 in 1996 to #187 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Filip?
At least 9,253 babies have been recorded with the name Filip across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Filip popular in more than one country?
Yes — Filip appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Filip?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Filip include Emad, Frederic, Gracen.
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Ranked directly next to Filip in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.