boy's name
Philander
fih-LAN-der (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 297
Philander is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 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 1964, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Philander Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Philander?
In 2004, Philander 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.
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 Philander
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Philander Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Philander over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Philander
- English fih-LAN-der
Sibling Names for Philander
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Philander — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Philander
How popular is the name Philander?
In 2004, Philander 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 Philander a girl's or a boy's name?
Philander is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Philander?
Philander has 3 syllables.
When was Philander most popular?
Philander peaked in 1964, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.