Paulo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAH-loo / ˈpaw.luPortuguese; Latin
Meaning
Latin: small; humble
Historical & Cultural Background
Paulo is a common name in Portuguese-speaking countries, derived from the Latin name Paulus. It has been widely used in Christian contexts due to Saint Paul, an important figure in Christianity. The name has variations in many languages, reflecting its widespread adoption across cultures. It is often associated with qualities of humility and modesty.
Trend Summary
Paulo has maintained a steady presence in baby name rankings in the U.S., though it is less common than its variants.
Similar Names
Variants
- Paulo
- Paulozinho
International Variants
- Pablo (Spanish)
- Paolo (Italian)
- Paul (English)
- Pavlo (Ukrainian)
Famous people named Paulo
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author known for his novel 'The Alchemist'.
Paulo Dybala is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for AS Roma.
Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher, famous for his influential work in critical pedagogy.
Paulo Mendes da Rocha is a Brazilian architect recognized for his modernist designs.
Fictional characters named Paulo
Paulo is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a companion to the protagonist.
Paulo is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Paulo was first seen in the United States in 1913. Paulo has ranked as high as #1261 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Paulo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Paulo (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 26 | |
CA | 24 | |
FL | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1913 | 7 |
1915 | 5 |
1916 | 6 |
1917 | 9 |
1918 | 8 |
1920 | 6 |
1921 | 15 |
1922 | 17 |
1923 | 18 |
1924 | 16 |
1925 | 15 |
1926 | 10 |
1927 | 20 |
1928 | 8 |
1929 | 21 |
1930 | 20 |
1931 | 17 |
1932 | 14 |
1933 | 11 |
1934 | 18 |
1935 | 12 |
1936 | 11 |
1937 | 15 |
1938 | 12 |
1939 | 10 |
1940 | 9 |
1941 | 18 |
1942 | 10 |
1943 | 11 |
1944 | 15 |
1945 | 10 |
1946 | 9 |
1947 | 13 |
1948 | 20 |
1949 | 24 |
1950 | 13 |
1951 | 15 |
1952 | 11 |
1953 | 10 |
1954 | 15 |
1955 | 16 |
1956 | 10 |
1957 | 11 |
1958 | 13 |
1959 | 7 |
1960 | 9 |
1961 | 11 |
1962 | 23 |
1963 | 18 |
1964 | 26 |
1965 | 19 |
1966 | 26 |
1967 | 29 |
1968 | 28 |
1969 | 35 |
1970 | 51 |
1971 | 72 |
1972 | 60 |
1973 | 75 |
1974 | 65 |
1975 | 68 |
1976 | 78 |
1977 | 61 |
1978 | 75 |
1979 | 84 |
1980 | 79 |
1981 | 83 |
1982 | 72 |
1983 | 65 |
1984 | 62 |
1985 | 61 |
1986 | 49 |
1987 | 57 |
1988 | 45 |
1989 | 55 |
1990 | 58 |
1991 | 77 |
1992 | 57 |
1993 | 55 |
1994 | 58 |
1995 | 81 |
1996 | 61 |
1997 | 62 |
1998 | 74 |
1999 | 66 |
2000 | 69 |
2001 | 77 |
2002 | 90 |
2003 | 88 |
2004 | 89 |
2005 | 121 |
2006 | 122 |
2007 | 90 |
2008 | 90 |
2009 | 85 |
2010 | 72 |
2011 | 91 |
2012 | 66 |
2013 | 74 |
2014 | 74 |
2015 | 67 |
2016 | 63 |
2017 | 71 |
2018 | 88 |
2019 | 68 |
2020 | 100 |
2021 | 85 |
2022 | 93 |
2023 | 110 |
2024 | 107 |