Why Philip Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Philip” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Philip” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Pilihp.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Hippil.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Philip

The true meaning of ‘Philip’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Philip is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Philip, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You learn quickly and like to broaden your knowledge about any topic under the sun. You are reserved, secretive, and yet you give off an excellent first impression to others. You have a great common sense but can be easily annoyed and do not want to wait for too long for something. Try to be more generous with your time.

Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices

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Is The Name Philip Popular?

“Philip” is not a popular baby boy’s name in South Dakota as reported in the 1967 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in South Dakota have the same name as you in 1967. A total of 3,801 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1953 with a total of 6,279 babies. That’s a lot of baby Philips.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Philip” was recorded 343,997 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Philips to occupy the country of Mayotte with an estimated population of 335,995.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 186 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #81 nationwide and was registered 186 times as a baby boy’s name. Philip became a popular boy’s name in the state of Maine in the year 1936. It ranked #15 with 94 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1949 in the state of New York with 1,012 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Connecticut for 86 years from 1910 to 1996 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the state of New Jersey for 86 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Philip” was recorded 281,115 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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