girl's name
Philadelphia
fil-uh-DEL-fee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 5
- Letters 12
- Births on record 59
Philadelphia is a girl's name with 5 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1984, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Philadelphia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Philadelphia?
In 1994, Philadelphia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Philadelphia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Philadelphia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Philadelphia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Philadelphia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Philadelphia
- English fil-uh-DEL-fee-uh /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə/
Sibling Names for Philadelphia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Philadelphia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Philadelphia
How popular is the name Philadelphia?
In 1994, Philadelphia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Philadelphia a girl's or a boy's name?
Philadelphia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 5 syllables.
When was Philadelphia most popular?
Philadelphia peaked in 1984, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.