Paz Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
24% Masculine / 76% Feminine
Meaning:
Paz means 'gold' in Hebrew, representing beauty and abundance.
Meaning of the Name Paz
Paz is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'paz', which means 'gold'. It is a name associated with beauty, wealth, and abundance. In Hebrew culture, gold symbolizes purity and integrity. Paz can also be seen as a variant of the Spanish word 'paz', meaning 'peace'. This name carries a sense of serenity and tranquility.
Popularity of the Name Paz
The popularity for the name Paz peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,389 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Paz had the most female births in 2018 with 21, which ranked number 5,782 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1930 with 12, which ranked number 2,294 out of 4,543 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Paz has increased slightly over the last ten years from 14 births to 15 births, an increase of 7.14%. Among females, Paz has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 10 births, a decline of -28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Paz
- 10 Year Trend of Paz: 7.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Paz: -28.57%
Popularity of Paz by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Paz. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Paz in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Paz is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Paz
- Total Births of Paz: 15 (0.69%)
- Female Births of Paz: 10 (-3.31%)
Given the upward trend of Paz over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.69% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Paz have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.31%.