Paw Name Popularity and Statistics
Paw is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Paw?
Paw is spelled P-A-W. The name has 3 letters.
Paw Popularity in 2024
Rank#8,443
Recorded Births12
- Girls usage rose 2,726 places to #8,443 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Paw Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2021 | Girls | 14 | #7,630 |
| 2020 | Girls | 16 | #6,923 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 16 | #7,092 |
| 2016 | Girls | 26 | #5,130 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2014 | Girls | 25 | #5,310 |
| 2013 | Girls | 25 | #5,317 |
| 2012 | Girls | 22 | #5,895 |
| 2011 | Girls | 14 | #8,196 |
| 2010 | Girls | 14 | #8,271 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7 | #13,704 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
When Was Paw Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #5,130
2014 · Girls
25 recorded births
National rank #5,310
2013 · Girls
25 recorded births
National rank #5,317
2012 · Girls
22 recorded births
National rank #5,895
Where Paw Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #875 | 5 |