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Phineas

Phineas is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,240

How popular is Phineas?

Phineas has been given to 2,236 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 13,750 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Phineas per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
2,236 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Phineas

Is Phineas a boy's or a girl's name?

Phineas is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Phineas?

Phineas has been given to 2,236 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.