How Many People Are Named Pawel?

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

Pawel
Very Rare
Polish

Pawel, a very rare male name, is held by just 436 people in the US today, making up 1 in 757,553 Americans. With a peak birth year in 1994, it's seen a steady decline since then, but still, nearly half of those named Pawel are under 30, keeping it a genuinely modern choice.

~436
Living in US
1 in 757,553
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Polish for 'warrior'
🌐
Origin
Polish
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

415,379
Worldwide Bearers
#2,477
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
390,169
🇬🇧 England
7,120
🇺🇸 United States
4,516
🇩🇪 Germany
2,213
🇳🇴 Norway
1,763
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,302
🇸🇪 Sweden
1,273
🇮🇪 Ireland
1,237
🇨🇦 Canada
983
🇦🇹 Austria
555

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
436 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
219
Would be under 30 (49%)
230
Would be 30–60 (51%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 449 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

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

📜 Pawel Through the Generations

Pawel has been a name on the rise in recent decades, peaking in popularity in 1994 with 29 births. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a trend towards more traditional names. this, the name remains vibrant among younger generations, with 219 out of the 436 living bearers being under 30 years old. This indicates that Pawel is a name that's here to stay, albeit in smaller numbers, as it transitions from a newer generation to a more established one.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 165
New York 41
New Jersey 16

✨ Similar Names to Pawel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pawel's Polish roots

📄 About the Name Pawel

How Many People Have the Name Pawel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 436 people in the United States currently share the name Pawel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 757,553 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pawel a Common or Rare Name?

Pawel 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 Pawel Mean?

Pawel means "Polish for 'warrior'" and comes from Polish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Pawel Most Popular?

The name Pawel reached peak popularity in 1994, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Pawel?

Approximately 436 people named Pawel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 449. That works out to roughly 1 in 757,553 Americans.

Is Pawel a rare name?

Pawel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 757,553 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pawel mean?

Pawel means "Polish for 'warrior'" and comes from Polish origins.

Is Pawel more male or female?

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

When was Pawel most popular?

Pawel peaked in 1994 with 29 births that year. Current trend: 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 US436
All-Time Births449
1 in X1 in 757,553
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1994
World Rank#2,477
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.