Lover of strength
Derived from the Greek elements 'philos' meaning friend or lover and 'menos' meaning mind, force, or strength. The name became popular due to the 19th-century discovery of the remains of Saint Philomena, a young martyr of the early church. It carries a sense of antique charm and spiritual resilience.
Less common today
Philomena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,810 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Christian martyr and patroness of infants
Irish country music singer known as the Queen of Country
Irish activist whose life story inspired the film Philomena
Dim-witted investigative reporter played by Diane Morgan · Cunk on Earth
Wealthy benefactress and novelist in The Bell Jar · The Bell Jar
