Phineas
2 countries#1609 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Phineas was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,803 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1609 · peaked in 2016 with 142 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
157 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2012 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
157 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Phineas’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1994 | — |
| 2007 | #1713 | ↑281 |
| 2008 | #1428 | ↑285 |
| 2009 | #1331 | ↑97 |
| 2010 | #1245 | ↑86 |
| 2011 | #1385 | ↓140 |
| 2012 | #1523 | ↓138 |
| 2013 | #1578 | ↓55 |
| 2014 | #1514 | ↑64 |
| 2015 | #1657 | ↓143 |
| 2016 | #1279 | ↑378 |
| 2017 | #1373 | ↓94 |
| 2018 | #1328 | ↑45 |
| 2019 | #1468 | ↓140 |
| 2020 | #1423 | ↑45 |
| 2021 | #1397 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #1611 | ↓214 |
| 2023 | #1701 | ↓90 |
| 2024 | #1540 | ↑161 |
| 2025 | #1609 | ↓69 |
Frequently asked questions about Phineas
Is Phineas a popular name?
Yes — Phineas currently ranks #1609 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Phineas more common for boys or girls?
Phineas is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Phineas most popular?
Phineas peaked in 2016 in United States, with 142 recorded births that year.
Is Phineas rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Phineas’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #1609 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Phineas?
At least 2,960 babies have been recorded with the name Phineas across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Phineas popular in more than one country?
Yes — Phineas appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Phineas?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Phineas include Keagan, Mars, Steve, Todd.
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