Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Philopater

Name: Popularity of the name Philopater in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Philopater, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,336 (2019)

Total Babies

165

5-Yr Trend

-63%

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#4336

Peak Rank

165

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Philopater

Philopater first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 23 Philopaters were born — ranking #4,336 that year. As of 2026, Philopater ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-63%). In total, more than 165 Philopaters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Philopater

Phonetically similar names — useful when Philopater is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Philpott
Philpot
Fellator
Flutter
Filter
Philter
Filature
Filate
Flitter
Felter
Falter
Flatter

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Philopater

What does the name Philopater mean?

Philopater is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Philopater in 2026?

In 2026, Philopater ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Philopater most popular?

Philopater reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,336 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Philopater most popular?

Philopater has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Philopater.

Is Philopater a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Philopater is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Philopater?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Philopater include Moxon, Maijor, Huntlee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Philopater

Philopater is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 165 births in the dataset. Philopater's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,336. Use the chart and map above to compare Philopater's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.