Boy nameCurrently #3,308 in the USFalling
Pavel
//ˈpævəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pavel'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.
Pavel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pavel |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 74 |
| 2008 | 83 |
| 2009 | 71 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Pavel through the decades
- Pavel peaked in 2008, when 83 babies were named Pavel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pavel has fallen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pavel currently ranks #3,308 in the US and is cooling off.