Paul
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Small; Humble
Background: The name Paul originates from the Latin name 'Paulus,' which means 'small' or 'humble.' This name was adopted into Greek as Παῦλος (Paulos), retaining its original meaning and signifying a characteristic of modesty.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#17
Total births
1,402,786
Most popular decade
1950s
(761,421 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-62 ranks)
Years in Top 100
121
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 301
- First year rank
- #60
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 27,012
- Peak rank
- #18
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,320
- Recent rank
- #263
Female
- First year
- 1884
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,024
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 123
- Peak rank
- #634
- Most recent year
- 2006
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #15,152
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).