Pao
boy namePao entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #2085 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#2085
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #2900 |
| 1990s | #5809 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Pao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pao alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pao in 2025?
- Pao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Pao most popular?
- Pao peaked in 1983, reaching #2085 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pao with classmates?
- Pao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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