How Many People Are Named Pal?
Complete statistics for the name Pal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pal, a very rare male name, is held by just 146 people in the US, making up 1 in 2,264,972 Americans. This name has a unique charm, with nearly half of its bearers over 60, giving it a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 202 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pal Through the Generations
Pal has been a stable presence through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1961 with 12 births. Today, there are 146 people named Pal living in the United States, with the majority being middle-aged or older. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards those over 60, indicating that many were born during the peak years of the name's usage. its rarity, Pal remains a name between classic and modern, blending traditional roots with contemporary appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Pal
Pal is a masculine given name which may refer to:Pal Aron, British actor Pal Dukagjini (1411–1458), Albanian nobleman Pal Dushmani, Albanian clergyman Pal Engjëlli (1416–1470), Albanian clergyman Pal Gazulli (1405–1470), Albanian clergyman Pal Gropa, 13th-14th century Albanian lord Pal Homonai (1904–2010), Albanian artist Pal Kastrioti, Albanian ruler Pal Mirashi (1925–2001), Albanian footballer Pal Rakes, American singer Pal Sam Oeun, Cambodian politician Pal Shazar, American musician Pal Singh Purewal, Canadian scholar Pal Sinn, Hong Kong musician…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pal
How Many People Have the Name Pal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,019 people in the United States currently share the name Pal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,471 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Pal a Common or Rare Name?
Pal is classified as 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 Pal Mean?
Pal means "creative variant of Pal" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pal in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Pal Most Popular?
The name Pal reached peak popularity in 1961, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Pal?
Approximately 4,019 people named Pal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,019. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,471 Americans.
Is Pal a rare name?
Pal is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,471 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pal mean?
Pal means "creative variant of Pal" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Pal are male and 10% are female.
When was Pal most popular?
Pal peaked in 1961 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.