Felipe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Felipe originates from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'. It has evolved through various historical forms, retaining its meaning throughout. The name has no direct biblical relevance but has gained popularity in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world due to cultural and historical influences. Variants include Philip and Filip, and it is currently perceived positively, often associated with leadership and cultural significance.

The name Felipe is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Felipe has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Felipe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 629th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 565th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 551st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 465th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 421st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 491st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 813th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10248th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14020th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10509th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Felipe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Felipe"

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Pronunciation

/feˈli.pe/

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Origin

Spanish and Portuguese

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Etymology

The name Felipe is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which means 'lover of horses'. It is formed from the elements 'philos' meaning 'loving' and 'hippos' meaning 'horse'.

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Meaning

lover of horses

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Language Evolution

Philippos (Greek), Filip (Old Spanish), Felipe (Spanish and Portuguese)

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Historical Usage

Felipe became popular in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world, especially after the spread of Christianity and the influence of various saints named Philip.

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Variants & Derivatives

Philip, Filip, Philippe, Filippo

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Modern Popularity & Image

Felipe is a widely recognized name in many Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, often associated with nobility and cultural heritage.

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Famous People

Felipe VI of Spain, Felipe Calderón, former President of Mexico, Felipe Massa, Brazilian Formula One driver

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Felipe"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Felipe"

"Felipe" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 629th of 7545 1,621
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 565th of 6773 2,027
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 551st of 7552 3,544
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 465th of 10718 4,899
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 421st of 16616 7,667
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 491st of 24088 8,231
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 813th of 23106 3,456
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 10248th of 12526 13
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 14020th of 19264 17
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 10509th of 27321 87
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 29526th of 35406 11

Regional Popularity of "Felipe" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 18.51%
438th/2366
22.33%
255th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
70.70%
1093rd/1546
- 16.91%
398th/2353
20.88%
323rd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
36.01%
802nd/2227
24.40%
593rd/2430
15.81%
451st/2853
14.88%
413th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
22.91%
673rd/2937
13.81%
481st/3483
12.93%
455th/3518
7.89%
319th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
18.89%
696th/3685
12.09%
541st/4475
8.86%
460th/5194
4.31%
272nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
17.35%
795th/4582
12.10%
625th/5164
6.74%
493rd/7313
4.97%
371st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
35.72%
1423rd/3984
21.64%
971st/4487
10.99%
750th/6822
10.85%
681st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Felipe" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 91.36%
5771st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Felipe"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Felipe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.