Pharoah
Every Pharoah since 1936 — 678 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pharoah
Pharoah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,482 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 678 American babies have been named Pharoah. Its peak came in 2017, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pharoah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pharoah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,482 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,597 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,150 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,812 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,096 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,187 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,476 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,079 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,177 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,734 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,513 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,212 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,518 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,432 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,169 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,416 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,742 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,668 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,217 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,013 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,976 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,720 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,981 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,922 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,632 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,172 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,799 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,863 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,223 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pharoah
- Pharoah Sanders Musician · b. 1940
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pharoah in 2025?
Pharoah ranked #9,482 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pharoah?
678 babies have been named Pharoah in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pharoah most popular?
Pharoah peaked in 2017, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Pharoah a boy or girl name?
Pharoah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pharoah rising or falling?
Pharoah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pharoah?
Well-known people named Pharoah include Pharoah Sanders (musician).