Most Popular Filipino Baby Names
For centuries the naming customs in the Philippines were heavily influenced by the Spanish, as the result of their 400 years of colonial rule over the the islands. Increasingly however, English baby names are more and more popular in the Philippines, the consequence of the powerful western and American culture in the Philippines. Names of Filipino origin from the native language of Tagalog such as Bayani, Dalisay, Datu, Magtanggol, Mayumi, and others, are dwindling in popularity and are in danger of going out of use.
For Filipino baby boys in 2005 the top ten most popular given names were Michael, Ronald, Ryan, Joseph, Joel, Jeffrey, Marlon, Richard, Noel, and Jonathan. For girls, it was Maricel, Michelle, Jennifer, Janice, Mary Grace, Jocelyn, Catherine, Mary Anne, Rowena and Grace.
March 14th, 2007 at 9:24 am
hello good day, thanks for giving such information it was very helpful to my research
April 3rd, 2007 at 1:17 am
Hello! Where can I find a list of Filipino names? Tried google, not really a help. I’m american, with Filipina fiance in Manila. We were just talking about baby names, and I’d like something with Filipino heritage in it. Thanks!
September 18th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
My husband has a really unique name. He is one of two males in his family and I want to continue with Philippinio names for our children. Is there any books or lists on paper I can get? I don’t have internet access most of the time so something on paper would help. Thank you!
December 23rd, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Hello Maryjane:
I married a Philipino with mix of Spanish blood. We recently conceived. I am in search of some Philipino baby names. It’s how I came across to this web page. I have had such difficulty trying to find Philipino names. I found baby.lovetoknow.com pretty good site. Just thought I’d pass it on to you. Please if you would be so kind can you forward me any if you find more site. Thanks for your time. Happy Holidays.
January 4th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
wow. i didn’t know my name is popular in the philippines where my parents were born. never heard anyone with my name here in the US-new york
February 27th, 2008 at 6:12 am
My Name Is GINO, an Italian Name Not Famous Here in The Philippines.
April 25th, 2008 at 12:04 am
juan carlo bernardo is my name…. hehe
July 13th, 2008 at 2:49 am
i think i had a very unique name here in the phil, because whenever someone ask my name the’re very confusing if it is my real name! hahaha
July 18th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
well jc bernardo that is not really a native filipino name isn’t it? i am also searching for a native filipino name for a comic i’m trying to involving filipino mythical creatures and some of our cultures.