Pau
Every Pau since 1989 — 454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pau
Pau is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,353 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 454 American babies have been named Pau — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pau stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pau year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,672 | 14 | #6,353 |
| 2024 | — | — | 23 | #4,526 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,200 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,879 | 26 | #4,161 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,736 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,940 | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,548 |
| 2018 | — | — | 41 | #2,928 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,756 | 33 | #3,427 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,282 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,960 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,359 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,574 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,779 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,621 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,342 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,138 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,881 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,261 |
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Famous people named Pau
- Pau Claris i Casademunt Politician · 1586–1641
- Pau Gasol Basketball player · b. 1980
- Pau López Soccer player · b. 1994
- Pau Ribas Basketball player · b. 1987
- Pau Torres Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pau in 2025?
Pau ranked #6,353 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pau?
454 babies have been named Pau in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pau most popular?
Pau peaked in 2018, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Pau a boy or girl name?
Pau is used for both: about 5% of babies named Pau have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Pau rising or falling?
Pau has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Pau?
Well-known people named Pau include Pau Claris i Casademunt (politician), Pau Gasol (basketball player), Pau López (soccer player).