Total births
148
Girls' name · since 1982
Pakou
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 148 babies named Pakou, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 148
- total births
- 1982–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
148 girls have been named Pakou since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Pakou has 148 recorded births among girls since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2006.
- 148 total births
- 1982–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Pakou since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 148
- total births
- 1982–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Pakou was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
21 babies were named Pakou in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Pakou's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pakou splits its recorded history at 1993: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pakou at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Pakou popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2006
- Peak year (1994)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Pakou by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Pakou's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Pakou births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
103 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 103 births (70% of all-time use).
Pakou by state
Where Pakou concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 16.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 17 | 11.5% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 12 | 8.1% |
California share of Pakou's total US births 16.2%
Even split
24 of 148 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pakou? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 148 babies named Pakou. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 21 births.
When was Pakou most popular? ▼
Pakou was most popular in the 1990s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Pakou most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pakou are California (24 births), Minnesota (17 births), Wisconsin (12 births).
How long has the name Pakou been used? ▼
Pakou has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 25 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Pakou? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pakhi. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Pakou's data
- Pakou's decade-level peak was the 1990s (103 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Pakous (24 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.
Keep exploring Pakou
Nearby Names Like Pakou
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pakou
Compare Pakou side by side: Pakou vs Pakhi
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1982–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pakou: Baby Name Since 1982 - 148 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pakou. 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 Pakou 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.