Palani vs Pal
Side-by-side comparison of Palani and Pal — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Palani | Pal |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 30 | 187 |
| Peak Year | 1994 | 1961 |
| Peak Year Births | 8 | 12 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1980ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1975 | 1917 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Palani | Pal |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | — | 5 |
| 1920ss | — | 15 |
| 1930ss | — | 22 |
| 1950ss | — | 21 |
| 1960ss | — | 37 |
| 1970ss | 17 | 18 |
| 1980ss | 5 | 58 |
| 1990ss | 8 | — |
| 2000ss | — | 6 |
| 2010ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1975–1994.