Holding steady, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Pinchus since 1979
Babies named Pinchus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 177 |
| 2010s | 201 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Pinchus is an extremely rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1979 and ranking 3450th in 2025 with about 1 in 51,760 newborns receiving it. Its usage has remained stable, and it has not appeared in any top state data. The name is a variant of the biblical Phinehas, carrying centuries of Jewish heritage. Pinchus is virtually nonexistent in general U.S. naming trends, making it a distinctive choice primarily within traditional communities.
Pinchus is a variant of the biblical name Phinehas (or Pinchas). In the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas was a priest and grandson of Aaron. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from the Egyptian Pa-nehasi meaning 'the Nubian' or from a Hebrew root meaning 'oracle' or 'mouth of brass'. The spelling Pinchus reflects Yiddish or Ashkenazic pronunciation. It has been used among Jewish communities for centuries, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pinny, Pinchas
Sibling names for Pinchus
Names that share Pinchus's style, for a brother or sister.
