Pinchas
Pinchas is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
The Nubian or dark-skinned, derived from the Egyptian 'Pa-nehasi'.
Origin and history
Pinchas is a traditional masculine name of Hebrew origin, historically derived from the Ancient Egyptian name Pa-nehasi. In the Hebrew Bible, Pinchas (Phinehas) was a priest known for his religious zeal. In the United States, it is primarily used within observant Jewish communities and remains relatively rare in general statistics.
Popularity in the United States
1,199 babies in the United States have been named Pinchas since 1880. It ranks #3498 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1657.
States where it is most popular
- NY (90.5 %)
- NJ (9.5 %)
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 | 66 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 262 |
| 2010-2019 | 317 |
| 2020-2029 | 270 |
Famous people named Pinchas
- Pinchas Zukerman: musician, violinist
- Pinchas Lapide: theologian, diplomat
Fun facts
- Pinchas is the Hebrew form of the biblical name Phinehas, who serves as a high priest in the Old Testament.
- Despite being a central Hebrew name, linguists trace its ultimate roots to an Ancient Egyptian phrase meaning 'the Dark-Skinned' or 'the Nubian'.