Filadelfio
A masculine name of Italian origin meaning "love of brotherhood".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Filadelfio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Filadelfio today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Filadelfio births was 1916 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Filadelfio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Filadelfio is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Filadelfios were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Filadelfio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1916
7 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1925 SSA rank
#4,445
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Filadelfio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Filadelfio from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Filadelfio remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Filadelfio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Filadelfio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Filadelfios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Filadelfio
The name Filadelfio is of Greek origin, derived from the combination of two words: "philos" meaning "beloved" and "adelphos" meaning "brother". It can be translated to mean "beloved brother" or "brother-loving". The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to ancient Greece, where it was a common name given to boys born into families with multiple sons.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Filadelfio gained popularity among Greek Orthodox Christians. It was often associated with the idea of brotherhood and the strong bonds between siblings, which were highly valued in the Christian faith. Some historians believe that the name may have been inspired by the biblical reference to the "Philadelphia Church" mentioned in the Book of Revelation, which was praised for its faithfulness and perseverance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Filadelfio was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century AD. Known as Filadelfio of Alexandria, he made significant contributions to the study of geometry and was a prominent figure in the Neoplatonic school of thought.
In the 11th century, a Byzantine nobleman named Filadelfio Botaneiates played a crucial role in the military campaigns against the Seljuk Turks. He served as a general under several Byzantine emperors and was renowned for his strategic skills and bravery on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Filadelfio was an Italian humanist and scholar named Filadelfio Barberio (1428-1494). He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin.
In the 18th century, Filadelfio Lipparini (1738-1813) was an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and urban spaces in Rome and other Italian cities. His work was influential in shaping the neoclassical architectural style that became popular during that era.
Another notable Filadelfio was Filadelfio Mugnos (1608-1675), a Greek scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of Eastern Orthodox theology. He was highly respected for his extensive knowledge of the Church Fathers and his efforts to promote religious education and scholarship.
While the name Filadelfio is not as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and meaningful name with a rich historical background rooted in Greek culture and the ideals of brotherhood, faithfulness, and intellectual pursuit.
People
Filadelfio + last name combinations
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FAQ
Filadelfio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Filadelfio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Filadelfio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Filadelfio a common name?
We classify Filadelfio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Filadelfio most popular?
The single biggest year for Filadelfio was 1916, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Filadelfio is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Filadelfio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Filadelfio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Filadelfio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Filadelfio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Filadelfio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Filadelfio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Filadelfio?
Find out how many people have the name Filadelfio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.