GirlEnglish origin

Philomena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A lover of strength with saintly devotion.

Origin
English
Syllables
4
Current rank
#2109
Peak
#355 in 1915

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #57218801900: #56619001910: #44419101920: #40419201930: #50219301940: #89119401950: #120919501960: #174419601970: #328019701980: #879019801990: #1459119902000: #640720002005: #556320052010: #470220102015: #236820152020: #21092020#1#14591

What Philomena Means

Philomena is a girl name of English origin. A lover of strength with saintly devotion.

How Popular Philomena Is

Philomena currently ranks #2109 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #355 in 1915. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Philomena

  • Philomena peaked at #355 in the U.S. in 1915.
  • Philomena is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Philomena

What does Philomena mean?

Philomena is a girl name of English origin. A lover of strength with saintly devotion.

How popular is Philomena?

Philomena currently ranks #2109 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #355 in 1915. It has held steady.

Where does Philomena come from?

Philomena comes from English roots. Philomena peaked at #355 in the U.S. in 1915.

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