Name meaning & stats
Pastor
Pastor. 135 US babies since 1940, peak 1981. Notable Pastors are 1.2× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1981
135 US babies were named Pastor between 1940 and 2025.
Where Pastors end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 4 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Pastors show up 1.2× 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 1981)