741births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2007Peak · England & Wales
#3408France 2025
Papa is a boy name family recorded 741 times in 4 countries since 1962. It ranks highest today in France (#3408 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2007, at 1.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Papa
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa | French | 290 | 🇫🇷 France | #3408 | 2024 | ▲ 27 % |
| Papa | French | 263 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 2003 | ▼ 50 % |
| Papa | French | 99 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2007 | – |
| Papa | French | 89 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1985 | – |
Questions about Papa
How popular is the name Papa?
In 2025 it ranked #3408 in France. Official registers record 741 births across 4 countries.
When was Papa most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2007, at 1.8 births per 100,000.
Is Papa a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Papa is a boy name.