Pope Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPOHP / /poʊp/Latin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'pope' or 'father'; Italian: 'papa'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pope derives from the Latin word 'papa', which means father. It is primarily associated with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The title has been used since the early Christian church to denote spiritual authority. In contemporary usage, it is often seen as a title rather than a personal name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pope was first seen in the United States in 1914. Pope has ranked as high as #861 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Pope has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pope (1921)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |