Philomena

Philomena is a Greek girl's name. A Greek name meaning "lover of strength". Associated with a Catholic saint, giving it religious significance.

How popular is Philomena in the United States?

In 2024, 110 girls in the United States were named Philomena, making it the 1,833rd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 2,639th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 308 births.

Records for Philomena go back to 1880, and 9,847 babies have been given the name since.

What Philomena means and where it comes from

A Greek name meaning "lover of strength". Associated with a Catholic saint, giving it religious significance.

Philomena is of Greek origin, described as religious in style.

Is Philomena a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 110 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Philomena

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Philomena mean?

A Greek name meaning "lover of strength". Associated with a Catholic saint, giving it religious significance.

Where does the name Philomena come from?

Philomena is of Greek origin, and is usually described as religious in style.

How popular is Philomena in the United States?

In 2024, 110 girls in the United States were named Philomena, making it the 1,833rd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Philomena a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 110 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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