Filippa
Meaning: Lover of horses — a name of depth
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #44
Total births: 6,497
History: Filippa surged in Sweden in the 2000s. Filippa Reinfeldt and Filippa K (the fashion brand) give it both political and fashion visibility. In design-obsessed Sweden, a name shared with a minimalist fashion brand carries extra cachet.
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| Current rank (2022) | #105 |
| Babies named Filippa in 2022 | 104 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 6,497 |
| Peak year | 2005 (526 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #17 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 19 spots |
Frequently asked about Filippa
What does the name Filippa mean?
Filippa means “Lover of horses — a name of depth” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Filippa?
Filippa has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Lover of horses — a name of depth”.
How popular is Filippa in Sweden?
Filippa ranked #105 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 104 babies that year.
When was Filippa most popular?
Filippa peaked in 2005 with 526 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Filippa a boy or girl name?
Filippa is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Filippas in registered births are female.
Is the name Filippa rising or falling in popularity?
Filippa has fallen 19 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #86 in 2017 to #105 in 2022.
How long has Filippa been recorded in Sweden?
Filippa appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.