Is Pablo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Pablo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Pablo?

It’s currently ranked #372 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Pablo Boy

Popularity: #372 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAH-blo / ˈpa.βlo

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Latin: small; Spanish: humble

Historical & Cultural Background

Pablo is the Spanish form of the name Paul, which has roots in Latin. The name has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and has cultural significance due to its association with Saint Paul, an important figure in Christianity. Pablo has been a popular name in various artistic and literary contexts, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Pablo has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Pabli
Pabloito

International Variants

Pál (Hungarian)
Pablo (Italian)
Pavle (Serbian)
Pawel (Polish)

Famous people named Pablo

Pablo Picasso was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, co-founding the Cubist movement.

Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet and diplomat, celebrated for his passionate poetry and awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord, known for his significant influence in the drug trade during the 1980s.

Pablo Alborán is a popular Spanish singer-songwriter, recognized for his romantic ballads and contemporary music.

Fictional characters named Pablo

Pablo is a character in the children's animated series 'Go, Diego, Go!', serving as a helpful friend to Diego.

Pablo the penguin is a character in the animated series 'The Backyardigans', known for his adventurous spirit.

Sibling Suggestions

Diego Sofia Mateo Isabella Lucia Marco

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pablo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Pablo has ranked as high as #540 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Pablo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Pablo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	193	27%
CA	139	19%
AZ	46	6%
FL	43	6%
NC	27	4%
NY	27	4%
GA	26	4%
IL	19	3%
TN	18	2%
WA	17	2%
WI	12	2%
OH	11	2%
IN	11	2%
KY	11	2%
OK	10	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	11
1882	8
1883	10
1884	9
1885	16
1886	7
1887	12
1888	11
1889	11
1890	18
1891	10
1892	10
1893	6
1894	10
1895	16
1896	11
1897	20
1898	7
1899	13
1900	22
1901	19
1902	21
1903	17
1904	22
1905	12
1906	28
1907	16
1908	23
1909	34
1910	29
1911	31
1912	32
1913	35
1914	53
1915	62
1916	68
1917	85
1918	98
1919	93
1920	133
1921	131
1922	139
1923	185
1924	159
1925	166
1926	200
1927	163
1928	174
1929	182
1930	209
1931	155
1932	176
1933	146
1934	142
1935	136
1936	115
1937	134
1938	107
1939	96
1940	109
1941	119
1942	120
1943	136
1944	145
1945	127
1946	168
1947	150
1948	174
1949	169
1950	194
1951	186
1952	174
1953	193
1954	188
1955	178
1956	194
1957	215
1958	213
1959	232
1960	232
1961	255
1962	277
1963	247
1964	261
1965	235
1966	277
1967	271
1968	306
1969	328
1970	377
1971	355
1972	354
1973	365
1974	409
1975	412
1976	447
1977	424
1978	433
1979	444
1980	495
1981	537
1982	500
1983	477
1984	487
1985	462
1986	522
1987	516
1988	499
1989	628
1990	679
1991	709
1992	766
1993	751
1994	767
1995	804
1996	794
1997	890
1998	902
1999	938
2000	1,010
2001	1,037
2002	1,011
2003	1,021
2004	1,047
2005	1,169
2006	1,174
2007	1,095
2008	1,006
2009	912
2010	830
2011	840
2012	826
2013	742
2014	786
2015	803
2016	794
2017	700
2018	749
2019	791
2020	797
2021	774
2022	777
2023	852
2024	794