Phillipmichael
A combination of the masculine names Philip (lover of horses) and Michael (who is like God).
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Phillipmichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Phillipmichael today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Phillipmichael births was 1986 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Phillipmichael. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Phillipmichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1986
6 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#6,738
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Phillipmichael: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Phillipmichael 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 Phillipmichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Phillipmichael
The name Phillipmichael is a combination of two distinct names, Phillip and Michael, both of which have their roots in ancient languages and cultures.
Phillip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses." This name was popular in ancient Greece and has been used throughout history by various individuals of note. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, who ruled as the King of Macedon from 359 to 336 BC.
Michael, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God." It is derived from the rhetorical question "Mi ka El," which translates to "Who is like God?" This name has its origins in the Bible and is associated with the archangel Michael, a prominent figure in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. The first recorded individual with this name was Michael, a Biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers.
While the combination of Phillip and Michael as a single name, Phillipmichael, is relatively rare, it is possible that this unique name was created by combining the two names to imbue the bearer with the qualities associated with each name: a love for horses and a reverence for God.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Phillip or Michael, but only a few recorded instances of the combined name Phillipmichael. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Phillipmichael von Habsburg, a member of the prestigious Habsburg dynasty who lived in the 16th century and served as a military commander.
Another notable bearer of the name was Phillipmichael von Hohenzollern, a German nobleman and statesman who lived in the 17th century and played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. In more recent times, Phillipmichael Schmitt, a German theologian and philosopher of the 20th century, made significant contributions to the field of phenomenology.
While the name Phillipmichael may be uncommon, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, blending the ancient Greek love for horses with the reverence for the divine found in Hebrew traditions. Its unique combination of two distinct names adds depth and complexity to its meaning, making it a name with a truly fascinating backstory.
People
Phillipmichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Phillipmichael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Phillipmichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Phillipmichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Phillipmichael 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Phillipmichael a common name?
We classify Phillipmichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Phillipmichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Phillipmichael was 1986, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Phillipmichael is about 38 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 Phillipmichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Phillipmichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Phillipmichael 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 Phillipmichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Phillipmichael 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 Phillipmichael 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 many people share the name Phillipmichael?
Find out how many people share the name Phillipmichael on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.