Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Pao
//ˈpaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19913 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Pao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pao |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
Pao through the decades
- Pao peaked in 1991, when 29 babies were named Pao in the US.
- The 1980s were Pao's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1990–1999), use of Pao has fallen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.