Phineas
- Pronunciation
- [Phi-neas]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Oracle
- Origin
- Hebrew
Phineas Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,695 baby boys have been named Phineas. The name peaked in 2016 with 142 US births that year (rank #1284). In 2024, ranked #1538 nationally — 254 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Phineas
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Phineas births are: California (198), New York (150), Texas (105).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Phineas
If you like Phineas's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
7-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Phineas's exact length and starting letter: Pacorro, Padgett, Padraic, Padraig, Padriac.
Quick Facts About Phineas
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Compare Phineas to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Phineas against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).