Paul
Male name · ★ Classic
872
Total Births
1955
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Paul
Paul is of Latin origin meaning 'small' or 'humble,' the name of the influential Christian apostle. It was a top-20 name in the US from the 1930s through 1960s. Notable Pauls include Paul McCartney, Paul Newman, and Paul Simon.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 8,946 births |
| 1890s | 18,675 births |
| 1900s | 27,887 births |
| 1910s | 51,376 births |
| 1920s | 63,769 births |
| 1930s | 57,326 births |
| 1940s | 76,582 births |
| 1950s | 102,764 births |
| 1960s | 96,370 births |
| 1970s | 54,330 births |
| 1980s | 40,672 births |
| 1990s | 22,859 births |
| 2000s | 11,250 births |
| 2010s | 2,854 births |
| 2020s | 915 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paul?
Paul has been given to 872 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1955 with 10,794 births that year.
Is Paul a boy or girl name?
Paul is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Paul most popular?
Paul was most popular in 1955, when 10,794 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Paul?
Paul first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).