Name meaning & stats
Payam
Payam. 193 US babies since 1940, peak 1990. Notable Payams are 1.4× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1990
193 US babies were named Payam between 1940 and 2025.
Where Payams end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 4 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Payams show up 1.4× 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 1990)