Filemon is an intriguing and unique name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'filemon', which means 'hospitable' or 'gentle'. It is a name that is often associated with the biblical figure Filemon, a recipient of one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament. The name Filemon is not commonly encountered in everyday life, making it distinctive and memorable. Despite its rarity, Filemon has been used throughout history, with notable figures such as Saint Filemon, a companion of Saint Peter, adding to its rich heritage.
The name Filemon experienced varying popularity over the years with a significant spike in the late 1920s and early 1930s, reaching a peak of 13 births in 1928. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor after the 1940s, with fewer than 10 births per year since then. The most recent data shows only 5 births in 2022. Overall, there were a total of 518 babies named Filemon between 1917 and 2022.