Saul
boy name#557 in 2025Saul entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #270 in 1997, ranks #557 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#557
rank today
#270
peak (1997)
535
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #567 |
| 1890s | #632 |
| 1900s | #478 |
| 1910s | #371 |
| 1920s | #427 |
| 1930s | #521 |
| 1940s | #648 |
| 1950s | #658 |
| 1960s | #628 |
| 1970s | #492 |
| 1980s | #423 |
| 1990s | #350 |
| 2000s | #302 |
| 2010s | #465 |
| 2020s | #555 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Saul has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 36,000 people named Saul are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Saul alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Saul in 2025?
- Saul ranks #557 among US boy names in 2025, with 535 babies given the name.
- When was the name Saul most popular?
- Saul peaked in 1997, reaching #270 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Saul with classmates?
- Saul will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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