Paz
Every Paz since 1915 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paz
Paz is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,407 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 847 American babies have been named Paz — about 76% girls and 24% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 27 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 Paz stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paz 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 | 15 | #7,407 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,103 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,383 | 12 | #7,187 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,227 | 5 | #13,831 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,895 | 6 | #11,784 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,271 | — | — |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,128 | 7 | #10,539 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,957 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,470 | 5 | #13,746 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,851 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,332 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,971 | 7 | #10,444 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,063 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,526 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,994 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,663 | — | — |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,777 | 9 | #8,817 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,749 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,614 | 7 | #10,607 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,760 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,730 | 9 | #8,133 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,141 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,118 | 6 | #10,523 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,870 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,694 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,929 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,050 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,314 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,149 | 6 | #5,287 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,252 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,636 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,436 | 6 | #3,375 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,670 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,436 | 12 | #2,415 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,601 | — | — |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,558 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,157 | 5 | #4,259 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Paz
- Paz Vega Actor · b. 1976
- Paz Lenchantin Musician · b. 1973
- Paz de la Huerta Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paz in 2025?
Paz ranked #7,407 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paz?
847 babies have been named Paz in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paz most popular?
Paz peaked in 2019, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Paz a boy or girl name?
Paz is used for both: about 76% of babies named Paz have been girls and 24% boys.
Is the name Paz rising or falling?
Paz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Paz?
Well-known people named Paz include Paz Vega (actor), Paz Lenchantin (musician), Paz de la Huerta (actor).