Is Paolo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Paolo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Paolo?

It’s currently ranked #868 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Paolo Boy

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAH-oh-loh / ˈpaːolo

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: small; Latin: humble

Historical & Cultural Background

Paolo is the Italian form of Paul, which has roots in the Latin name Paulus. The name has been popular in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. It has been borne by numerous saints and popes, contributing to its enduring presence in Christian culture. The name is often associated with humility and modesty due to its meaning.

Trend Summary

Paolo has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common compared to its variants like Paul and Pablo.

Variants

Paolo
Pablo

International Variants

Pablo (Spanish)
Paweł (Polish)
Paolo (Italian)
Pál (Hungarian)

Famous people named Paolo

Paolo Maldini is a retired Italian footballer known for his long career with AC Milan and the Italian national team.

Paolo Sorrentino is an acclaimed Italian film director, known for his Oscar-winning film 'The Great Beauty.'.

Paolo Nutini is a Scottish singer-songwriter recognized for his unique blend of folk, rock, and soul music.

Paolo Borsellino was an Italian judge and anti-mafia activist who was assassinated in 1992.

Fictional characters named Paolo

Paolo is a character in the animated film 'The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea,' where he is a friend of Ariel's daughter.

Paolo is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed,' known for his role in the Italian Renaissance storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paolo was first seen in the United States in 1910. Paolo has ranked as high as #1269 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Paolo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Paolo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	11	33%
TX	9	27%
NY	8	24%
CA	5	15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1910	5
1914	5
1920	6
1921	5
1922	5
1926	6
1958	6
1959	9
1960	10
1961	15
1962	17
1963	17
1964	22
1965	23
1966	24
1967	26
1968	32
1969	31
1970	43
1971	31
1972	43
1973	42
1974	32
1975	25
1976	29
1977	41
1978	28
1979	31
1980	35
1981	41
1982	37
1983	57
1984	41
1985	61
1986	38
1987	38
1988	42
1989	63
1990	58
1991	69
1992	49
1993	55
1994	63
1995	64
1996	72
1997	59
1998	70
1999	84
2000	85
2001	87
2002	102
2003	95
2004	113
2005	102
2006	104
2007	119
2008	98
2009	104
2010	77
2011	73
2012	80
2013	56
2014	69
2015	57
2016	62
2017	61
2018	63
2019	35
2020	51
2021	64
2022	70
2023	75
2024	56