Philippa
5 countries#336 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Philippa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,546 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 1996 with 297 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,115 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #336 · peaked in 1996 with 289 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,815 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #2778 · peaked in 2022 with 75 births
Most common in: New York, California, Virginia, Texas, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
394 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 1986 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
381 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #947 · peaked in 2021 with 51 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, 20, Gironde, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 1999–2018 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Philippa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #245 | — |
| 2003 | #299 | ↓54 |
| 2004 | #323 | ↓24 |
| 2005 | #305 | ↑18 |
| 2006 | #297 | ↑8 |
| 2007 | #390 | ↓93 |
| 2008 | #373 | ↑17 |
| 2009 | #394 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #394 | — |
| 2011 | #292 | ↑102 |
| 2012 | #306 | ↓14 |
| 2013 | #306 | — |
| 2014 | #336 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #316 | ↑20 |
| 2016 | #333 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #340 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #350 | ↓10 |
| 2019 | #336 | ↑14 |
| 2020 | #365 | ↓29 |
| 2021 | #336 | ↑29 |
Frequently asked questions about Philippa
Is Philippa a popular name?
Yes — Philippa currently ranks #336 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Philippa more common for boys or girls?
Philippa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Philippa most popular?
Philippa peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 289 recorded births that year.
Is Philippa rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Philippa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #150 in 1996 to #336 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Philippa?
At least 6,742 babies have been recorded with the name Philippa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Philippa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Philippa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Philippa?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Philippa include Mona, Niya, Roberta, Selma.
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