Felipe first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Felipe has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Felipe

A masculine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Greek Philippos, meaning "lover of horses".

Popularity of Felipe by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Felipe is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Felipe being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 273 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Felipe.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 273 0
2022 286 0
2021 263 0
2020 259 0
2019 281 0
2018 287 0
2017 301 0
2016 305 0
2015 292 0
2014 336 0
2013 321 0
2012 349 0
2011 358 0
2010 423 0
2009 472 0
2008 492 0
2007 564 5
2006 591 0
2005 582 0
2004 590 0
2003 562 0
2002 544 0
2001 602 0
2000 583 0
1999 502 0
1998 494 6
1997 522 0
1996 503 7
1995 554 0
1994 545 7
1993 594 12
1992 543 0
1991 576 6
1990 523 0
1989 487 10
1988 430 0
1987 390 5
1986 434 9
1985 388 5
1984 377 8
1983 465 7
1982 386 5
1981 471 6
1980 411 0
1979 369 7
1978 372 0
1977 332 0
1976 373 0
1975 370 0
1974 314 0

The history of the first name Felipe

Felipe is a male given name that originated from the ancient Greek name Philippos. It is derived from the Greek words philos, meaning "lover" or "friend," and hippos, meaning "horse." The name was introduced to the Iberian peninsula during the Roman conquest and occupation, taking on the Spanish spelling of Felipe.

The earliest recorded use of the name Felipe dates back to the 3rd century AD in Roman texts and inscriptions found in the Iberian Peninsula. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Felipe was Felipe II, also known as Philip II of Spain, who reigned from 1556 to 1598. He was a powerful monarch who ruled over a vast empire that included Spain, the Netherlands, parts of Italy, and various territories in the Americas.

Another prominent figure was Felipe V, the first Bourbon king of Spain, who ruled from 1700 to 1746. His reign marked the transition of power from the Habsburg dynasty to the House of Bourbon, and he played a significant role in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the realm of literature, Felipe Alfau (1902-1999) was a Spanish-American writer and poet known for his experimental novel "Chromos," which was rediscovered and published posthumously in 1990.

Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala (c. 1535-1616) was a Quechua nobleman and writer from the Viceroyalty of Peru. He is renowned for his work "El Primer Nueva Corónica y Buen Gobierno," a detailed chronicle of the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquest.

Felipe Calderón (born 1962) is a Mexican politician who served as the President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012. He was a prominent figure in the ongoing efforts against drug cartels and organized crime during his presidency.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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