Paul
girl namePaul entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #634 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#634
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #979 |
| 1890s | #1345 |
| 1900s | #1323 |
| 1910s | #1025 |
| 1920s | #797 |
| 1930s | #913 |
| 1940s | #1125 |
| 1950s | #1284 |
| 1960s | #1137 |
| 1970s | #1350 |
| 1980s | #1707 |
| 1990s | #7130 |
| 2000s | #12774 |
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Paul are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paul alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paul in 2025?
- Paul is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Paul most popular?
- Paul peaked in 1928, reaching #634 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paul with classmates?
- Paul will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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