Boy nameCurrently #7,586 in the USFalling
Papa
//ˈpɑˌpə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20044 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Papa'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.
Papa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Papa |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Papa through the decades
- Papa peaked in 2004, when 14 babies were named Papa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Papa has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Papa currently ranks #7,586 in the US and is cooling off.