Felipe, of Latin origin, translates to 'he who loves horses.' It's derived from the German 'Felix,' meaning 'happy' or 'lucky.' This name gained popularity in Spain during medieval times and has since been used across various cultures, including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Polish. Felipe is composed of five letters: F, e, l, i, p, and it's often associated with the Spanish royal family as King Philip VI of Spain was known as Felipe.
The name Felipe experienced a notable surge in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, with peaks of 9 births in 1986 and 12 births in 1993. However, it appears that this trend began to decline after the mid-1990s, with fewer than 7 births per year from 1998 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 133 births named Felipe between 1926 and 2007.