Pope
boy name#7194 in 2025Pope entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2398 in 1918, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#7194
rank today
#2398
peak (1918)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2830 |
| 1920s | #3366 |
| 1930s | #3448 |
| 1940s | #3505 |
| 2020s | #9772 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pope are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pope alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pope in 2025?
- Pope ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pope most popular?
- Pope peaked in 1918, reaching #2398 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pope with classmates?
- Pope will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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