Boys name · North Carolina
Philip in North Carolina
In 2025, 16 babies born in North Carolina were named Philip, making it the #615 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1911, add up to 6,200.
Popularity over time
Philip in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | #183 |
| 1928 | 26 | #198 |
| 1944 | 70 | #112 |
| 1960 | 83 | #122 |
| 1977 | 79 | #86 |
| 1993 | 55 | #143 |
| 2009 | 18 | #479 |
| 2025 | 16 | #615 |
The most Philip births in North Carolina in a single year was 127, in 1956. Philip's highest rank in North Carolina was #74, set in 1981.
Rank swung between #74 (1981) and #615 (2025) in North Carolina, from #183 in 1911 to #615 in 2025.
Nationally, Philip's strongest state was Maine, where it hit #15 in 1936. See Philip in every state →
How popular is Philip in North Carolina?
In 2025, 16 babies born in North Carolina were named Philip, making it the #615 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1911, add up to 6,200.
How many babies are named Philip in North Carolina?
North Carolina recorded 16 births of babies named Philip in 2025.
What is the rank of Philip in North Carolina?
Philip ranked #615 among boys names in North Carolina in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.