Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Pavle

Name: Popularity of the name Pavle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Pavle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,052 (2016)

Total Babies

133

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6052

Peak Rank

133

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Pavle

Pavle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 14 Pavles were born — ranking #6,052 that year. As of 2026, Pavle ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 133 Pavles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Pavle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pavle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Pavel
Bevel
Havel
Bevil
Bevill
Paddle
Powell
Piffle
Pattle
Parrel
Powel
Poel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pavle

What does the name Pavle mean?

Pavle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Pavle in 2026?

In 2026, Pavle ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Pavle most popular?

Pavle reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,052 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Pavle most popular?

Pavle has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Pavle.

Is Pavle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Pavle is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Pavle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pavle include Weyland, Luay, Lennin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pavle

Pavle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 133 births in the dataset. Pavle's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Pavle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.