Pinchus
Pinchus is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Mouth of brass, or possibly derived from an Egyptian root meaning 'the Nubian' or 'dark-skinned'.
Origin and history
Pinchus is a Yiddish variant of the biblical Hebrew name Pinchas (Phinehas). It has long been used within Ashkenazi Jewish traditions and remains consistently given in Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States. Its usage is concentrated in specific cultural contexts rather than mainstream broad popularity.
Popularity in the United States
708 babies in the United States have been named Pinchus since 1880. It ranks #3968 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1787.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 123 |
| 2000-2010 | 177 |
| 2010-2019 | 201 |
| 2020-2029 | 140 |
Nicknames
Pinny, Pinky
Fun facts
- Pinchus represents the traditional Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation and spelling of the Biblical Hebrew name Pinchas.
- Etymologists often trace the ultimate root of the name back to an ancient Egyptian phrase meaning 'the dark-skinned one'.