Pharaoh
2 countries#2035 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pharaoh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,997 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #2035 · peaked in 2019 with 203 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
31 births recorded 2012–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2019 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
31 births recorded 2012–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Pharaoh’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4001 | — |
| 2007 | #4808 | ↓807 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↑764 |
| 2009 | #2894 | ↑1150 |
| 2010 | #4241 | ↓1347 |
| 2011 | #2950 | ↑1291 |
| 2012 | #2632 | ↑318 |
| 2013 | #2299 | ↑333 |
| 2014 | #1730 | ↑569 |
| 2015 | #1444 | ↑286 |
| 2016 | #1310 | ↑134 |
| 2017 | #1256 | ↑54 |
| 2018 | #1176 | ↑80 |
| 2019 | #1023 | ↑153 |
| 2020 | #1196 | ↓173 |
| 2021 | #1349 | ↓153 |
| 2022 | #1289 | ↑60 |
| 2023 | #1518 | ↓229 |
| 2024 | #1724 | ↓206 |
| 2025 | #2035 | ↓311 |
Frequently asked questions about Pharaoh
Is Pharaoh a popular name?
Yes — Pharaoh currently ranks #2035 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Pharaoh more common for boys or girls?
Pharaoh is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Pharaoh most popular?
Pharaoh peaked in 2019 in United States, with 203 recorded births that year.
Is Pharaoh rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Pharaoh’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5355 in 1979 to #2035 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Pharaoh?
At least 2,028 babies have been recorded with the name Pharaoh across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Pharaoh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pharaoh appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Pharaoh?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Pharaoh include Mohamad, Neev, Rowyn, Ryver.
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