Pharaoh
boy name#2035 in 2025Pharaoh entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #1023 in 2019, ranks #2035 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
#2035
rank today
#1023
peak (2019)
73
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5355 |
| 1990s | #6531 |
| 2000s | #5142 |
| 2010s | #2006 |
| 2020s | #1519 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Pharaoh has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Pharaoh are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pharaoh is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pharaoh in 2025?
- Pharaoh ranks #2035 among US boy names in 2025, with 73 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pharaoh most popular?
- Pharaoh peaked in 2019, reaching #1023 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pharaoh with classmates?
- Pharaoh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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