Filippa is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian name Filippo, which is itself a diminutive of Philippos, a Greek name that means "lover of horses." The name Filippa has been used throughout history by several notable figures. One of the most famous was Countess Filippa of Holland, who ruled the county in the late 13th century and was known for her political acumen and diplomatic skills. Today, Filippa remains a relatively uncommon but distinctive name that is often associated with its Italian roots and historic figures.
The statistics provided show the number of births for the name Filippa in the United States over several years. The data spans from 1914 to 2023.
In the early part of the century, starting from 1914, there were five births recorded. This number increased slightly in subsequent years, reaching a peak of nine births in 1920. After that, the number of Filippa births fluctuated between five and eight per year until 1928.
There was no data available for the middle part of the century. However, the trend picks up again from 2010 onwards. In the past decade and a half, there have been six births every year from 2010 to 2014, with the exception of 2013 which also saw six births. The number of Filippa births then fluctuated between seven and ten per year from 2016 to 2020.
Interestingly, there was a spike in the number of Filippa births in recent years, with nine births recorded both in 2022 and 2023.
In total, over this period, there were 147 births recorded for the name Filippa in the United States. It's fascinating to observe how the popularity of a name can vary over time and across different decades.