Philomena
A girls’ name of Greek origin, meaning lover of strength; fond of strength.
Babies a year
90
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2788
9 babies
In 2025, 9 babies in England and Wales were named Philomena. In the US, 90 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 308 in 1922.
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