Total births
460
Boys' name · since 1995
Param
Param has 460 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4807
- among boys today
- 460
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Param currently ranks #4807 among boys' names in America, with 460 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Param recorded 460 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #4807 nationally today, ahead of 66% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #4807 among boys today
- 460 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Param is currently the #4807 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 460 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4807
- among boys today
- 460
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Param vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4807
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Param was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
36 babies were named Param in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Param compares
460 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Param's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Param | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 460 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Param's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Param splits its recorded history at 2012: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Param at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,807
Active since
1995
Param popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Param by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Param's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Param births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
99 births
- 2010s
2010s
220 births
- 2020s
2020s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 220 births (48% of all-time use).
Param by state
Where Param concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 39 | 8.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.1% |
New Jersey share of Param's total US births 8.5%
Even split
39 of 460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Param? ▼
Param has been given to 460 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4807 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Param most popular? ▼
Param was most popular in the 2010s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Param most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Param are New Jersey (39 births), California (5 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Param been used? ▼
Param has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 31 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Param? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Parker, Paris, Parrish, Parth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Param's data
- Param's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (220 total births) through the 2020s (119) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Params (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Param
Nearby Names Like Param
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Param
Parker Boy
#97 130,941 births
Paris Boy
#2561 9,260 births
Parrish Boy
#7856 2,706 births
Parth Boy
#3249 2,173 births
Parris Boy
#11051 1,903 births
Compare Param side by side: Param vs Parker Param vs Paris Param vs Parrish
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Param
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Param: #4807 Boys' Name - 460 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/param. 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 Param 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.