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Papa

Papa is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Papa?

Recorded births named Papa by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	263 births
England & Wales since 1996	130 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Papa's popularity over time

Babies named Papa per year — United States (1993–2025). United States peaked in 2003 (14/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (11/yr).

When was Papa popular?

Papa reached its peak in 2003, when it was the #12865 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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