Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Pincus

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

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#3,505 (1924)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2009

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#3505

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Pincus

Pincus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 7 Pincuss were born — ranking #3,505 that year. As of 2026, Pincus ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Pincuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Pincus

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

Pingus
Pinks
Pinkies
Picus
Pinkness
Pinkos
Pinx
Punks
Pinkish
Pinkest
Punx
Punka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pincus

What does the name Pincus mean?

Pincus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Pincus in 2026?

In 2026, Pincus ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Pincus most popular?

Pincus reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #3,505 that year with 7 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Pincus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Pincus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pincus include Snowden, Nath, Oliva. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pincus

Pincus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Pincus's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #3,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Pincus'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.