Paz
A Spanish feminine name meaning "peace".
Name Census estimates that about 613 living Americans carry the first name Paz. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Paz today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paz births was 2019 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paz. 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.
People living today
613
~ 1 in 559,142 Americans
Peak year
2019
27 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,084
Tracked since 1915
Gender
Gender distribution for Paz
Paz is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 832 total registrations, 201 (24.2%) were male and 631 (75.8%) were female.
Paz as a male name
- Ranked #7,180 in 2023
- 12 male births in 2023
- Peak: 1930 (12 births)
Paz as a female name
- Ranked #6,084 in 2024
- 20 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (21 births)
Popularity
Paz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paz from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 166 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Paz remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paz 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 Paz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Paz' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Paz, while Florida, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paz
The name Paz is derived from the Latin word "pax," meaning peace. It has its origins in the ancient Roman civilization, where the concept of peace held great significance.
Paz was initially used as a name in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal, during the Middle Ages. It was embraced by Christian families as a reflection of their religious values and the desire for harmony.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paz can be found in the 12th century, when it was mentioned in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon. It gained further popularity during the Renaissance period, when the pursuit of knowledge and cultural exchange flourished.
Paz has been associated with several notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One prominent example is Paz de Borbon y Borbón (1862-1946), a Spanish princess and Regent of the Kingdom of Bavaria during World War I.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Paz was Paz Estenssoro (1886-1962), a Bolivian politician who served as the President of Bolivia on multiple occasions during the mid-20th century.
In the realm of literature, Paz Marquez Benitez (1892-1983) was a renowned Filipino writer and educator, known for her short stories that captured the essence of Filipino culture and traditions.
The name Paz also holds religious significance, as evidenced by the life of Paz Lozano Chueca (1866-1935), a Spanish nun who was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2010 for her devotion and charitable works.
Additionally, Paz Campos Trigo (1911-1994) was a Mexican artist and painter, celebrated for her vibrant depictions of Mexican culture and landscapes, contributing significantly to the country's artistic heritage.
While the name Paz has its origins in the Latin language and ancient Roman civilization, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and historical periods, often symbolizing the universal desire for peace and harmony.
People
Paz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paz 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
Paz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 613 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paz 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 559,142 US residents.
Is Paz a common name?
We classify Paz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 832 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paz most popular?
The single biggest year for Paz was 2019, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paz is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Paz a female name?
Yes, 75.8% of people registered as Paz in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.