Philomena

Philomena is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 110 girls in the United States.

Philomena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Philomena

Philomena belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Philomena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #355 in 1915, and in 2024 110 babies received the name — 9,847 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Philomena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#355 in 1915
Peak year
1922
Babies named Philomena in 2024
110
Total since 1880
9,847

Philomena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1658 in 2002
Babies named Philomena in 2025
9
Total since 1996
246

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Philomena mean?

The meaning of Philomena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Philomena a boy or girl name?

Philomena is a girl name. In 2024, 110 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Philomena?

Philomena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Philomena?

Philomena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #355 in 1915, and 110 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].