Name meaning & stats
Philippa
Philippa. 1,639 US babies since 1940, peak 2022. Notable Philippas are 1.2× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2022
1,639 US babies were named Philippa between 1940 and 2025.
Where Philippas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 7 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 6 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 3 people |
| Journalist | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Philippas show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2022)