Philomena
- Pronunciation
- [Phi-lo-me-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Greatly Loved
- Origin
- Greek
Philomena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 9,847 baby girls have been named Philomena. The name peaked in 1922 with 308 US births that year (rank #371). In 2024, ranked #1833 nationally — 1,462 places below its 1922 peak.
Top States for Philomena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Philomena births are: New York (2,034), Pennsylvania (1,762), New Jersey (776).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Philomena
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9-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Philomena's exact length and starting letter: Paciencia, Padraigin, Paegastun, Palamedes, Palomydes.
Quick Facts About Philomena
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filomena | Lover Of Man | Female | Greek |
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Compare Philomena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Philomena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).