Boy nameCurrently #1,538 in the USSteady
Phineas
//ˈfɪniəs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20167 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Phineas'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.
Phineas's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Phineas |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 117 |
| 2009 | 130 |
| 2010 | 141 |
| 2011 | 120 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2018 | 136 |
| 2019 | 117 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 131 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 114 |
Phineas through the decades
- Phineas peaked in 2016, when 142 babies were named Phineas in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Phineas has risen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Phineas currently ranks #1,538 in the US and is holding steady.