Paulo
Paulo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Small or humble.
Origin and history
Paulo is the Portuguese and Galician form of the Latin name Paulus. It has a long history in Romance-speaking cultures and is also found in Italian usage alongside Paolo. In the United States, it is a recognizable, moderate-frequency name often chosen by families with Lusophone heritage.
Popularity in the United States
5,031 babies in the United States have been named Paulo since 1880. It ranks #1721 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1344.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.8 %)
- CA (34.1 %)
- MA (7.2 %)
- NJ (7 %)
- FL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 146 |
| 1930-1940 | 140 |
| 1940-1950 | 139 |
| 1950-1960 | 121 |
| 1960-1970 | 224 |
| 1970-1980 | 689 |
| 1980-1990 | 627 |
| 1990-2000 | 649 |
| 2000-2010 | 921 |
| 2010-2019 | 734 |
| 2020-2029 | 606 |
Famous people named Paulo
- Paulo Coelho: Novelist, Lyricist
- Paulo Freire: Educator, Philosopher
- Paulo Dybala: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Renowned Brazilian author Paulo Coelho brought global international recognition to the name with his famous novel The Alchemist.
- The name derives from the Roman family surname Paulus, which was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.