Gender: Male
Phineas P. Gage (1823–1860) was an American railroad construction foreman remembered for his improbable[B1] survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain's left frontal lobe, and for that injury's reported effects on his personality and behavior over the remaining 12 years of his life—effects sufficiently profound that friends saw him as "no longer Gage".
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 1, 2024
On the name Phineas Gage, Phineas means Oracle, Mouth of Brass, Mouth of a Serpent. Gage means Measure, A Pledge, Oath.
The name Phineas Gage is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Phineas is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, United States of America, and 31 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Phineas is recorded 1,531 times globally, ranking it as the 24,938th most common name worldwide.
Phineas is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,350 occurrences, making it the 1,530th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Phineas is found among 1 in every 1737 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,530 | 1 : 1,737 |
| Botswana | #837 | 1 : 2,294 |
| United States of America | #36,776 | 1 : 51,689 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Phineas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Phineas P. Gage (1823–1860) was an American railroad construction foreman remembered for his improbable[B1] survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain's left frontal lobe, and for that injury's reported effects on his personality and behavior over the remaining 12 years of his life—effects sufficiently profound that friends saw him as "no longer Gage".
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