Paulo
Every Paulo since 1913 — 5,031 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paulo
Paulo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,559 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 5,031 American babies have been named Paulo. Its peak came in 2006, when 122 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paulo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paulo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,559 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,606 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1,572 |
| 2022 | 93 | #1,779 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1,833 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,618 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,125 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1,757 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,012 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,182 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,102 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1,955 |
| 2013 | 74 | #1,910 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,086 |
| 2011 | 91 | #1,665 |
| 2010 | 72 | #1,951 |
| 2009 | 85 | #1,785 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1,704 |
| 2007 | 90 | #1,694 |
| 2006 | 122 | #1,344 |
| 2005 | 121 | #1,281 |
| 2004 | 89 | #1,513 |
| 2003 | 88 | #1,488 |
| 2002 | 90 | #1,440 |
| 2001 | 77 | #1,571 |
| 2000 | 69 | #1,679 |
| 1995 | 81 | #1,310 |
| 1990 | 58 | #1,496 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,225 |
| 1980 | 79 | #1,020 |
| 1975 | 68 | #999 |
| 1970 | 51 | #1,164 |
| 1965 | 19 | #1,845 |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,025 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,028 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,179 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,356 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,626 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,216 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,684 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,160 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,166 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,257 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Paulo
- Paulo Coelho Writer · b. 1947
- Paulo Freire Philosopher · 1921–1997
- Paulo Miki Religious figure · 1564–1597
- Paulo Roberto Falcão Soccer player · b. 1953
- Paulo Mendes da Rocha Architect · b. 1928
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paulo in 2025?
Paulo ranked #1,559 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paulo?
5,031 babies have been named Paulo in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paulo most popular?
Paulo peaked in 2006, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Paulo a boy or girl name?
Paulo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paulo rising or falling?
Paulo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Paulo?
Well-known people named Paulo include Paulo Coelho (writer), Paulo Freire (philosopher), Paulo Miki (religious figure).