At a glance
- In short
- Philistine is a unique and strong English name primarily used for girls.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1954 (#5,753)
- Babies in 1954
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- First recorded
- 1954 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Philistine
Originating from the English language, the name Philistine carries a unique and strong quality. Primarily used for girls, Philistine is pronounced as FIL-uh-steen (/ˈfɪl.ə.stiːn/). This name also has a variation, Philistina. While not commonly chosen in recent years, it had a brief surge in popularity in 1954 with five occurrences, ranking at number 5752. The name Philistine holds no associations with any particular culture or meaning, allowing parents to embrace its individuality and create their own narrative for their little one.
How to pronounce Philistine
English
- Pronounced FIL-uh-steen /ˈfɪl.ə.stiːn/
Popularity of Philistine in the U.S.
Philistine appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1954, ranked #5,753 with 5 babies.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
Year-by-year table, 1954 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 | 5,753 | new |