Padon
A name originating from the Nepali language meaning "grace" or "mercy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Padon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Padon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Padon births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Padon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Padon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,951
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Padon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Padon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Padon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Padon
The name Padon has its origins in the ancient Slavic language, tracing back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the old Slavic word "pad", meaning "to fall" or "to descend", and the suffix "-on", which denotes a person or a name. This suggests that Padon may have initially referred to someone who lived in a lowland area or someone who had a reputation for being clumsy or prone to falling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Padon can be found in the Chronica Polonorum, a medieval chronicle written in the 12th century, which mentions a nobleman named Padon who was part of the court of Duke Bolesław III of Poland. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Slavic nobility during that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Padon appears in the historical records of the Byzantine Empire. He was a high-ranking military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople during the Ottoman siege of 1394-1402. His bravery and leadership during this conflict earned him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
Moving forward in time, a prominent scholar and theologian named Padon lived in the 16th century. Born in Prague in 1512, he was a leading figure in the Bohemian Reformation and contributed significantly to the development of Protestant thought in Central Europe. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the region.
In the 18th century, a Russian explorer and cartographer named Padon Ivanovich Krasheninnikov (1708-1755) gained recognition for his expeditions to Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands. His detailed maps and observations of the region's geography, flora, and fauna were invaluable contributions to the scientific knowledge of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Padon was the French artist and painter Padon Delaunay (1817-1892). He was a prominent member of the Barbizon school of painters and was renowned for his landscapes and rural scenes depicting the French countryside. His works are celebrated for their naturalistic style and attention to detail.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Padon throughout the centuries. While its origins can be traced back to the ancient Slavic language, the name has transcended its cultural boundaries and found its place in various regions and contexts, leaving an indelible mark on history.
People
Padon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Padon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Padon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Padon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Padon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Padon a common name?
We classify Padon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Padon most popular?
The single biggest year for Padon was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Padon is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Padon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Padon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Padon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Padon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Padon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Padon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Padon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.