Phineas

Phineas is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 114 boys in the United States.

Phineas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Phineas

Phineas belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Phineas first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1030 in 1880, and in 2024 114 babies received the name — 2,695 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Phineas in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#1030 in 1880
Peak year
2016
Babies named Phineas in 2024
114
Total since 1880
2,695

Phineas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1548 in 2020
Babies named Phineas in 2025
8
Total since 1996
199

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Phineas mean?

The meaning of Phineas is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Phineas a boy or girl name?

Phineas is a boy name. In 2024, 114 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Phineas?

Phineas comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Phineas?

Phineas first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #1030 in 1880, and 114 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].