How Many People Are Named Pau?
Complete statistics for the name Pau: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pau is a rare Spanish name, very uncommon in the US with only 431 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 765,143 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly all its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 435 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pau Through the Generations
Pau has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 41 births. Today, most people named Pau are young, with 429 under 30 years old, and only 6 between 30 and 60. This reflects its status as a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something unique yet culturally rich.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Pau
Pau is the Catalan equivalent of the given name Paul and is also the word for "peace" in that language. Notable people with the name include:Pau Alsina (2008–2025), Spanish motorcycle racer Pau Audouard (1857–1918), renowned photographer active in Barcelona Pablo Casals (1876–1973), known as Pau Casals in Catalan, Catalan cellist Pau Cendrós López, Spanish football player Pau Claris i Casademunt (1586–1641), Catalan lawyer, clergyman and 94th President of Catalonia Pau Cubarsí Spanish football defender Pau de Bellviure, Catalan poet Pau Faner Coll, Spanish novelist and painter Pau Franch, Span…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pau's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Pau
How Many People Have the Name Pau?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,280 people in the United States currently share the name Pau. That works out to roughly 1 in every 258,945 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pau a Common or Rare Name?
Pau 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 Pau Mean?
Pau means "Spanish for small" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pau in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Pau Most Popular?
The name Pau reached peak popularity in 2018, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Pau?
Approximately 1,280 people named Pau live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,280. That works out to roughly 1 in 258,945 Americans.
Is Pau a rare name?
Pau is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 258,945 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pau mean?
Pau means "Spanish for small" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Pau more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Pau are male and 4% are female.
When was Pau most popular?
Pau peaked in 2018 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.