Paw
girl namePaw entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #5130 in 2016, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
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rank today
#5130
peak (2016)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #13768 |
| 2010s | #7054 |
| 2020s | #8769 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Paw has been most popular in Minnesota.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Paw are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paw is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paw in 2025?
- Paw is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Paw most popular?
- Paw peaked in 2016, reaching #5130 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paw with classmates?
- Paw will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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