Pharaoh
Every Pharaoh since 1979 — 1,997 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pharaoh
Pharaoh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,051 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,997 American babies have been named Pharaoh. Its peak came in 2019, when 203 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pharaoh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pharaoh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 73 | #2,051 |
| 2024 | — | — | 96 | #1,731 |
| 2023 | — | — | 116 | #1,526 |
| 2022 | — | — | 148 | #1,293 |
| 2021 | — | — | 137 | #1,355 |
| 2020 | — | — | 160 | #1,197 |
| 2019 | — | — | 203 | #1,025 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,554 | 162 | #1,178 |
| 2017 | — | — | 145 | #1,262 |
| 2016 | — | — | 138 | #1,312 |
| 2015 | — | — | 117 | #1,450 |
| 2014 | — | — | 87 | #1,746 |
| 2013 | — | — | 55 | #2,323 |
| 2012 | — | — | 46 | #2,667 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,984 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,335 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,935 |
| 2008 | — | — | 25 | #4,114 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,072 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,975 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,735 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,206 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,412 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,332 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,012 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,584 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pharaoh in 2025?
Pharaoh ranked #2,051 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pharaoh?
1,997 babies have been named Pharaoh in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pharaoh most popular?
Pharaoh peaked in 2019, when 203 newborns received the name.
Is Pharaoh a boy or girl name?
Pharaoh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pharaoh rising or falling?
Pharaoh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.