Philomene

Girl name

Philomene has been given to 544 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

544

Peak year

1915 (22 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Philomene — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Philomenagirl

9,951 babies since 1880

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Philomene.

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Ayakogirl

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Wylmagirl

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Roberthagirl

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Cyrillagirl

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Eathergirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Philomene?

Philomene has been given to 544 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Philomene peak?

Philomene peaked in 1915, when 22 babies were given the name.

Is Philomene a girl or boy name?

Philomene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Philomene are girls).

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