Philip Smitherman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Smitherman — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Smitherman is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Philip is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. The surname Smitherman: George Smitherman (born 1964), Canadian politician Carole Smitherman (born 1952), American politician, served as City Councilor and Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama Rodger Smitherman, American politician, Democratic member of the Alabama Senate Christopher Smitherman, American politician, Cincinnati City Council Stephen Smitherman (born 1978), American Major League Baseball left fielder Joseph T. Smitherman (1929–2005), American politician, Mayor of Selma, Alabama from 1964 to 2000 Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building, a historical building in Selma Philip is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Philip reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Philip

Meaning: horse lover

Greek

From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.

Surname: Smitherman

English

George Smitherman (born 1964), Canadian politician Carole Smitherman (born 1952), American politician, served as City Councilor and Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama Rodger Smitherman, American politician, Democratic member of the Alabama Senate Christopher Smitherman, American politician, Cincinnati City Council Stephen Smitherman (born 1978), American Major League Baseball left fielder Joseph T. Smitherman (1929–2005), American politician, Mayor of Selma, Alabama from 1964 to 2000 Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building, a historical building in Selma

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Philip is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Philip by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Philip Smitherman

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Philip Smitherman:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Philip?
The first name Philip originates from Greek. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.
When was Philip most popular?
The name Philip reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Smitherman?
The surname Smitherman originates from English. George Smitherman (born 1964), Canadian politician Carole Smitherman (born 1952), American politician, served as City Councilor and Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama Rodger Smitherman, American politician, Democratic member of the Alabama Senate Christopher Smitherman, American politician, Cincinnati City Council Stephen Smitherman (born 1978), American Major League Baseball left fielder Joseph T. Smitherman (1929–2005), American politician, Mayor of Selma, Alabama from 1964 to 2000 Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building, a historical building in Selma
What are the origins of the name Philip Smitherman?
The name Philip Smitherman combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Smitherman originates from English.
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