Name meaning & stats
Papa
Papa. 263 US babies since 1940, peak 2003. Notable Papas are 2.0× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2003
263 US babies were named Papa between 1940 and 2025.
Papa around the world
- France: 290 babies since 1900, peak 2024, No. 2,933 in 2025
- England & Wales: 130 babies since 1996, peak 2007, No. 4,213 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Papas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.0× | Medium · 16 people |
| Singer | 2.0× | Low · 7 people |
| Basketball player | 1.8× | Low · 7 people |
| Musician | 1.6× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Papas show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2003)