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Pau

Boy name

Pau has been given to 454 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 122,005 boys was named Pau.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

454

Peak year

2018 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1989

10-year trend

▼ -30%

Gender split

5% girls / 95% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Pau — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

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

Sibling name ideas for Pau

Same era and popularity as Pau, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Pau?

Pau has been given to 454 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Pau peak?

Pau peaked in 2018, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Pau a girl or boy name?

Pau is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Pau are boys).

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