Paul
Paul is a classic name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It has strong biblical significance, most notably as the name of Saint Paul the Apostle, a pivotal figure in early Christianity.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,316. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,078
- 2012: 1,958
- 2013: 2,038
- 2014: 2,007
- 2015: 2,032
- 2016: 1,941
- 2017: 1,699
- 2018: 1,635
- 2019: 1,513
- 2020: 1,401
- 2021: 1,385
- 2022: 1,334
- 2023: 1,359
- 2024: 1,330
- 2025: 1,316
- 2026 (projected): 1,316
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Has international variants like Paolo (Italian), Pablo (Spanish), and Pavel (Russian)
- •Strong historical and religious significance across many cultures
- •Never goes out of style while remaining understated and professional
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Paul McCartney
Musician and Beatles member
Paul Newman
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Paul Rudd
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Paul Revere
American Revolutionary War patriot
Statistics
1,398,293
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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