Total births
219
Boys' name · since 1912
Phares
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 219 babies named Phares, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 219
- total births
- 1912–2002
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
219 boys have been named Phares since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Phares recorded 219 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2002.
- 219 total births
- 1912–2002 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
219 boys have been named Phares since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2002.
- 219
- total births
- 1912–2002
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Phares was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
13 babies were named Phares in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Phares's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Phares splits its recorded history at 1933: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Phares at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Phares popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2002
- Peak year (1924)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Phares by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Phares's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Phares births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
81 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 81 births (37% of all-time use).
Phares by state
Where Phares concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 58 | 26.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Phares's total US births 26.5%
58 of 219 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phares? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 219 babies named Phares. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 13 births.
When was Phares most popular? ▼
Phares was most popular in the 1920s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Phares most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Phares are Pennsylvania (58 births).
How long has the name Phares been used? ▼
Records for Phares go back to 1912, giving 91 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Phares? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pharaoh, Pharoah, Pharrell, Pharell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Phares's data
- Phares's decade-level peak was the 1920s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Pharess (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Phares
Nearby Names Like Phares
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phares
Pharaoh Boy
#1732 1,992 births
Pharoah Boy
#5480 678 births
Pharrell Boy
#8712 460 births
Pharell Boy
193 births
Phat Boy
124 births
Compare Phares side by side: Phares vs Pharaoh Phares vs Pharoah Phares vs Pharrell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Phares: Baby Name Since 1912 - 219 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phares. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Phares draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.