Paolo
boy name#1992 in 2025Paolo entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1205 in 1983, ranks #1992 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1910–2025
#1992
rank today
#1205
peak (1983)
76
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2427 |
| 1920s | #4038 |
| 1950s | #3190 |
| 1960s | #1794 |
| 1970s | #1558 |
| 1980s | #1515 |
| 1990s | #1524 |
| 2000s | #1435 |
| 2010s | #2205 |
| 2020s | #2211 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Paolo has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Paolo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paolo alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paolo in 2025?
- Paolo ranks #1992 among US boy names in 2025, with 76 babies given the name.
- When was the name Paolo most popular?
- Paolo peaked in 1983, reaching #1205 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Paolo with classmates?
- Paolo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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