Compare two names
Paul and Pal side by side: Paul peaked in 1957 and Pal in 1961; in 2025 they were given to 1,316 and 0 babies.
Paul and Pal, year by year
Girls and boys together; Paul solid, Pal dashed.
| Paul | Pal | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,316 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #262 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 1,404,135 | 202 |
| Peak year | 1957 | 1961 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 7% |
| Alive, estimated | 798,000 | 143 |
| Median age | 60 | 45 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.