Phineus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phineus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 17 babies have been named Phineus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phineus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,227 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,227
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Phineus
Phineus is a boy name .
Phineus is currently ranked #24,227 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phineus include Phi, Phin, Phiny, Phinie, Eus, Eusy, Eusie, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Phineus include Phineas, Phinehas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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