How Many People Are Named Paw?
Complete statistics for the name Paw: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Paw is a very rare female name, with only 253 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,302,848 Americans. All of these people are under 30, which makes it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 255 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Paw Through the Generations
Paw reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 26 births, but overall, it's had a stable presence since then. With 255 under-30 and none aged 30-60 or over-60, it's clear that Paw is a name embraced by younger generations. The average age of those named Paw is 10, indicating that the name continues to be popular among parents looking for unique choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Paw's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Paw
How Many People Have the Name Paw?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,741 people in the United States currently share the name Paw. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,169 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Paw a Common or Rare Name?
Paw 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 Paw Mean?
Paw means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Paw in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Paw Most Popular?
The name Paw reached peak popularity in 2016, with 26 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 Paw?
Approximately 6,741 people named Paw live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,741. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,169 Americans.
Is Paw a rare name?
Paw is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,169 Americans has this name.
What does the name Paw mean?
Paw means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Paw more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Paw are male and 100% are female.
When was Paw most popular?
Paw peaked in 2016 with 26 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.