Boy nameCurrently #1,756 in the USSteady
Pharaoh
//ˈfɛɹoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20197 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pharaoh's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Pharaoh's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pharaoh |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 117 |
| 2016 | 138 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 167 |
| 2019 | 203 |
| 2020 | 160 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 148 |
| 2023 | 116 |
| 2024 | 94 |
Pharaoh through the decades
- Pharaoh peaked in 2019, when 203 babies were named Pharaoh in the US.
- The 2020s were Pharaoh's strongest decade, averaging 131 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pharaoh has risen 279% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pharaoh currently ranks #1,756 in the US and is holding steady.