Pauly Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PAW-lee /ˈpɔːli/
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: small; Italian: humble
Historical & Cultural Background
Pauly is often considered a diminutive form of the name Paul, which has roots in Latin. The name Paul itself has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its biblical associations.
In Italian culture, Pauly can be seen as an affectionate or informal version of Paolo. The name has gained popularity in various regions, especially in the United States.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pauly was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Pauly has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Pauly has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Pauly is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pauly was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Pauly
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pauly.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |