Total births
148
Girls' name · since 1983
Pahoua
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 148 babies named Pahoua, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 148
- total births
- 1983–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Pahoua sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 148 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pahoua has been recorded 148 times among girls since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2000.
- 148 total births
- 1983–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Pahoua since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 148
- total births
- 1983–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Pahoua was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
17 babies were named Pahoua in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Pahoua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pahoua splits its recorded history at 1993: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pahoua at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Pahoua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2000
- Peak year (1994)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Pahoua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Pahoua's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Pahoua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
103 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 103 births (70% of all-time use).
Pahoua by state
Where Pahoua concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 25.7% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 3.4% |
California share of Pahoua's total US births 25.7%
Even split
38 of 148 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pahoua? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 148 babies named Pahoua. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 17 births.
When was Pahoua most popular? ▼
Pahoua was most popular in the 1990s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Pahoua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pahoua are California (38 births), Wisconsin (6 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Pahoua been used? ▼
Records for Pahoua go back to 1983, giving 18 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Pahoua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pahola, Pahal. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Pahoua's data
- Pahoua's decade-level peak was the 1990s (103 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Pahouas (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pahoua: Baby Name Since 1983 - 148 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pahoua. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pahoua draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.