Paul
Paul is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Small or humble.
Origin and history
Paul derives from the Latin family name Paulus, which means small or humble. While historically and predominantly given to males, it has a long history of rare feminine usage in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely uncommon as a female given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,842 babies in the United States have been named Paul since 1880. It ranks #2230 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.7 %)
- CA (17.4 %)
- PA (12.7 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 57 |
| 1900-1910 | 93 |
| 1910-1920 | 410 |
| 1920-1930 | 853 |
| 1930-1940 | 631 |
| 1940-1950 | 538 |
| 1950-1960 | 615 |
| 1960-1970 | 916 |
| 1970-1980 | 815 |
| 1980-1990 | 708 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 43 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Paul originates from the Roman cognomen Paulus, which was prominent in the Roman Republic and Empire.
- Over 5,000 females in official U.S. records have been named Paul since 1880, mostly in the early 20th century.