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Filomena is a name of Greek origin, derived from Philomena, meaning 'friend of strength' or 'lover of wisdom'. The name has evolved through various languages and has historical ties to early Christian martyrs. It is not directly referenced in biblical texts. The name gained popularity in the 19th century due to Saint Philomena and is currently regarded as traditional, with a slight vintage appeal. Notable individuals with this name include politicians and actors.

The name Filomena is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. 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, Filomena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Filomena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 543rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1063rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2255th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2823rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7931st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11099th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5080th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Filomena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.