Pinches

Pinches - A very unique male name

Pinches appeared on the charts for the first time in 2012 on position #3383. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Pinches and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Pinches? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Pinches. The baby boy name Pinches was given to 9 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3269 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 162,920 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Pinches peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2809.

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Pinches is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Pinches is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,270 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,270.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Pinches is where you live.

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Pinches origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical), via Yiddish

Uncertain — the biblical name Pinchas (Phinehas) is of disputed origin, possibly related to an Egyptian name element

Pinches is the Yiddish form of the biblical Hebrew name Pinchas, borne in the Bible by a grandson of Aaron. The name has been used continuously in Jewish communities, and its small recent US presence, first appearing in the data in 2012, reflects that community use rather than a wider trend.

Origin uncertain

Pinches is a 7 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Pinches, pop culture references for the name Pinches and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Pinches

We've found the following names that sound similar to Pinches, sorted by popularity.

Phoenix / Phineas / Pinchas / Pinchus / Phong / Pheng / Pinchos / Peng / Pink / Phuong /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Pinches

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Pinches a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Pinches?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PIN-khes · /ˈpɪnxəs/
Pronunciation varies by community, and the spoken name has two syllables although the syllable table gives one.

Around the world

• Pinchas (Hebrew) — The standard Hebrew and biblical form of the name

Spellings and nicknames

• Pinchas — Standard Hebrew spelling; a separate established name
• Phinehas — The English biblical spelling; a separate established name
• Pinchos — Another Yiddish-influenced transliteration

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2012, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Pinches to honour a family or biblical namesake within Jewish tradition. It is a heritage name, not a fashion name, and it carries that history plainly.

Worth knowing

• Most people outside Jewish communities will not know how to pronounce or spell it on first meeting.
• The syllable table lists one syllable; the name is spoken with two.