Filippo is an Italian given name derived from the Latin word 'Phillippus', which means "lover of horses". It is the Italian form of Philip, a name that has been popular among royal and noble families throughout Europe since ancient times. Filippo was particularly favored by several Medici rulers in Florence during the Renaissance period, contributing to its widespread use in Italy.
The name Filippo experienced fluctuations in popularity over the course of a century, with peaks in the mid-70s and late 90s to early 2000s. The highest number of babies named Filippo was recorded in 1973 with 16 births. Conversely, there were years like 1915, 1986, and 2010 where only 5 births occurred. Recently, the popularity has been steady with around 11-17 births per year since 2016.