How popular is the name Poul in 2025?

Poul is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Poul most popular?

Poul peaked in 1944, reaching #3430 among US boy names.

Poul will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Poul entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #3430 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3430

peak (1944)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Poul are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Poul alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Poul in 2025?: Poul is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Poul most popular?: Poul peaked in 1944, reaching #3430 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Poul with classmates?: Poul will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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