How Many People Are Named Paco?

Complete statistics for the name Paco: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Paco
Very Rare
Spanish

Paco means 'little father' in Spanish, making it a diminutive form of Francisco. Only 311 people named Paco live in the US today, which means 1 in 1,061,437 Americans have this name. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 18 births, showing it's a modern, newer-generation name.

~579
Living in US
1 in 572,451
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little father
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Caring Protective Warm
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,038
Worldwide Bearers
#25,868
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
10,404
🇪🇸 Spain
8,286
🇲🇽 Mexico
3,014
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,832
🇺🇸 United States
1,783
🇮🇳 India
1,300
🇵🇪 Peru
1,129
🇲🇦 Morocco
546
🇳🇱 Netherlands
385
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
371

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
311 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
191
Would be under 30 (59%)
122
Would be 30–60 (38%)
11
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 324 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Paco Through the Generations

Paco, a diminutive form of Francisco, has seen its peak in recent times, with 18 births in 2007. The name's current living bearers stand at 311, indicating a very rare occurrence in the United States. With a majority of 191 under 30 years old, Paco is predominantly a younger generation's choice, reflecting its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15

✨ Similar Names to Paco

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Paco's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Paco

How Many People Have the Name Paco?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 579 people in the United States currently share the name Paco. That works out to roughly 1 in every 572,451 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Paco a Common or Rare Name?

Paco is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Paco Mean?

Paco means "little father" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Paco in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Paco Most Popular?

The name Paco reached peak popularity in 2007, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Paco?

Approximately 579 people named Paco live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 579. That works out to roughly 1 in 572,451 Americans.

Is Paco a rare name?

Paco is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 572,451 Americans has this name.

What does the name Paco mean?

Paco means "little father" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Paco more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Paco are male and 0% are female.

When was Paco most popular?

Paco peaked in 2007 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US579
All-Time Births579
1 in X1 in 572,451
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2007
World Rank#25,868
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.