boys' name 1952–2017

Philip

Philip is losing ground — from #32 in 1952 to #730 in 2017.

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#730 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
8,165 total 1952–2017

Note: Philip hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 358 to 2 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1960 (385 registrations).

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Peak 1960 · 385
Low 2016 · 2
Years tracked 39

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Philip was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Philip popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #501)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Philip — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

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2 #501
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In 2017: 2 babies named Philip across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Philip?
Between 1952 and 2017, Philip was registered for 8,165 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Philip a popular name in Australia?
Philip has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #730 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.