Phinehas
Uncertain. From Biblical Hebrew פִּינְחָס (Pīnəḥās); further derivation is uncertain.
Every Phinehas since 1997 — 585 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phinehas
Phinehas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,594 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 585 American babies have been named Phinehas. Its peak came in 2025, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Phinehas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phinehas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2,594 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,085 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,611 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,141 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,165 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,326 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,477 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,967 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,567 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,866 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,758 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,011 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,149 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,914 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,963 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,336 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,707 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,577 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,018 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,469 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,137 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,361 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,861 |
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Famous people named Phinehas
- Phinehas Religious figure · b. -1300
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phinehas mean?
Uncertain. From Biblical Hebrew פִּינְחָס (Pīnəḥās); further derivation is uncertain.
How popular is the name Phinehas in 2025?
Phinehas ranked #2,594 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phinehas?
585 babies have been named Phinehas in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phinehas most popular?
Phinehas peaked in 2025, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Phinehas a boy or girl name?
Phinehas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Phinehas rising or falling?
Phinehas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Phinehas?
Well-known people named Phinehas include Phinehas (religious figure).