Philemon is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8079 in 2025 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 24 births ranking #4302. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 170,808 boys born was named Philemon. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.