Boy nameCurrently #5,582 in the USFalling
Pharoah
//ˈfeɪɹoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20177 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pharoah'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.
Pharoah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pharoah |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Pharoah through the decades
- Pharoah peaked in 2017, when 37 babies were named Pharoah in the US.
- The 2020s were Pharoah's strongest decade, averaging 23 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pharoah has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pharoah currently ranks #5,582 in the US and is cooling off.