Payam
boy namePayam entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #3166 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#3166
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4991 |
| 1980s | #4698 |
| 1990s | #6628 |
| 2000s | #9834 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Payam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Payam 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 Payam in 2025?
- Payam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Payam most popular?
- Payam peaked in 1990, reaching #3166 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Payam with classmates?
- Payam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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