Boy · #4,794 in 2026

Pinchus

Name: Popularity of the name Pinchus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Pinchus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,794

Peak Rank

#3,512 (2018)

Total Babies

715

5-Yr Trend

-13%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#3512

Peak Rank

715

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Pinchus

Pinchus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 28 Pinchuss were born — ranking #3,792 that year. As of 2026, Pinchus ranks #4,794 for baby boys with 21 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 715 Pinchuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Pinchus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pinchus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Pinches
Pinchas
Pineus
Paunches
Pinchos
Pintas
Punches
Peneus
Pinnace
Pontious
Painless
Bunches

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinchus

What does the name Pinchus mean?

Pinchus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Pinchus in 2026?

In 2026, Pinchus ranks #4,794 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Pinchus most popular?

Pinchus reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,512 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Pinchus most popular?

Pinchus has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Pinchus.

Is Pinchus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Pinchus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Pinchus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pinchus include Nason, Nickolai, Jentry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pinchus

Pinchus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 715 births in the dataset. Pinchus's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,512. Use the chart and map above to compare Pinchus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.