Pharaoh
Pharaoh is a boy's name of Egyptian origin.
Meaning
Great house; ruler of ancient Egypt.
Origin and history
Pharaoh originates from the Ancient Egyptian title 'per-aa', which originally referred to the royal palace before meaning 'great house' or king. Historically used as a royal title rather than a given name, it has emerged as a contemporary English given name. In the United States, its usage has increased in recent years as parents choose modern title-based names.
Popularity in the United States
1,992 babies in the United States have been named Pharaoh since 1880. It ranks #2884 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1245.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.7 %)
- NY (15 %)
- TX (12 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 187 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,015 |
| 2020-2029 | 730 |
Fun facts
- The term originally designated the royal palace itself before becoming a metonym for the king during the New Kingdom period.
- Pharaoh joins other regal title names like King, Prince, and Reign that have gained traction in recent U.S. naming trends.