Is Pharaoh a boy's or girl's name?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Pharaoh most popular?

Pharaoh reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 203 births that year. It is currently ranked #1756 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Pharaoh?

Pharaoh is currently ranked #1756 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,917 babies since 1979.

Pharaoh

A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#1756▼ 232in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Any specific pharaoh.

Pharaoh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew Paroh, derived from the Egyptian per-aa meaning 'great house' — the title given to the kings of ancient Egypt. In the Bible, the Pharaoh of the Exodus is a central figure in the story of Moses and the liberation of the Israelites.

As a given name, Pharaoh is bold and declarative — a name that announces ancient power and majesty. About 1,917 U.S. births are recorded. It's chosen by parents who see naming as an act of greatness.

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Popularity Over Time

Pharaoh climbed 2976 spots in the last 20 years — from #4732 to #1756.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Pharaoh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	655	#1424	▼
2010s	1,015	#2028	▲
2000s	187	#5372	▲
1990s	54	#7060	▲
1970s	6	#5871	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Pharaoh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	94	#1756	-22 (-19.0%)
2023	116	#1524	-32 (-21.6%)
2022	148	#1290	+11 (8.0%)
2021	137	#1354	-23 (-14.4%)
2020	160	#1197	-43 (-21.2%)
2019	203	#1024	+41 (25.3%)
2018	162	#1178	+17 (11.7%)
2017	145	#1262	+7 (5.1%)
2016	138	#1312	+21 (17.9%)
2015	117	#1450	+30 (34.5%)
2014	87	#1745	+32 (58.2%)
2013	55	#2323	+9 (19.6%)
2012	46	#2666	+7 (17.9%)
2011	39	#2984	+16 (69.6%)
2010	23	#4335	-18 (-43.9%)
2009	41	#2934	+16 (64.0%)
2008	25	#4114	+6 (31.6%)
2007	19	#4937	-5 (-20.8%)
2006	24	#4071	+7 (41.2%)
2005	17	#4973	-1 (-5.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Pharaoh as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Pharaoh has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2018.

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Total births

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Frequently Asked

Can Pharaoh be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Pharaoh is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1756. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Pharaoh, the baby name

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Pharaoh, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology