Philomena
How to say it: fil-oh-MEE-nuh · /ˌfɪloʊˈmiːnə/
From Greek 'philos' loving + 'menos' strength, 'beloved' - popularized by 3rd-century saint Philomena.
Philomena was the 1,258th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 101 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,143 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,258 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 101 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,116 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,143 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Philomena peaked in the 1910s.
What goes with it
Parents who love Philomena also love
Nicknames
- Phil
- Mena
- Pippa
Other spellings
Honouring a Philomena in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Philomena is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German, Greek.
Famous people named Philomena
- Philomena Bair (born 1996)Austrian Freestyle Skier
- Philomena Lee (born 1933)Irish nurse
- Princess Philomena d'Orléans (born 1977)French Royal
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