The namePhilomène
Philomène is the French form of Philomena, a Greek name meaning "beloved". It has come back into fashion in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Philomène comes from the Greek philoumene, "loved, beloved".
Origin
Greek. The cult of Saint Philomena was very popular in 19th century France, promoted by the Curé of Ars.
History
Common around 1900, Philomène then became rare before returning in France in the 2010s. In English the name is better known as Philomena, made familiar by the 2013 film.
Popularity of the name Philomène
Philomène in the United States
Philomène was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 145 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Philomène. Half of all babies named Philomène in the United States were born before 1916, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Philomène in France
Philomène was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 4,780 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Philomène. Half of all babies named Philomène in France were born before 1915, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 59 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philomène mean?
Philomène comes from the Greek philoumene, "loved, beloved".
What is the origin of the name Philomène?
Greek. The cult of Saint Philomena was very popular in 19th century France, promoted by the Curé of Ars.
Is Philomène a girl's or a boy's name?
Philomène is a girl's name.