Papa

Boy name

Papa has been given to 263 babies in the U.S. since 1993. It peaked in 2003.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

263

Peak year

2003 (14 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1993

10-year trend

▼ -55%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Papa.

263 babies since 1964

263 babies since 1985

263 babies since 1990

263 babies since 1990

263 babies since 1991

263 babies since 1992

264 babies since 1982

264 babies since 1995

How popular is the name Papa?

Papa has been given to 263 babies in the U.S. since 1993. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Papa peak?

Papa peaked in 2003, when 14 babies were given the name.

Is Papa a girl or boy name?

Papa is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Papa are boys).

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