Paolo
5 countries#264 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Paolo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
8,075 births recorded 1912–2022 · currently #264 · peaked in 2009 with 352 births
Most common in: Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Gironde, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,739 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #1992 · peaked in 2007 with 119 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
428 births recorded 1986–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 25 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
405 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2002 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
20 births recorded 1986–2019 · peaked in 1986 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2009–2009 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Paolo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #347 | — |
| 2004 | #269 | ↑78 |
| 2005 | #277 | ↓8 |
| 2006 | #250 | ↑27 |
| 2007 | #213 | ↑37 |
| 2008 | #229 | ↓16 |
| 2009 | #204 | ↑25 |
| 2010 | #215 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #284 | ↓69 |
| 2012 | #298 | ↓14 |
| 2013 | #301 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #285 | ↑16 |
| 2015 | #320 | ↓35 |
| 2016 | #307 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #276 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #268 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #285 | ↓17 |
| 2020 | #301 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #263 | ↑38 |
| 2022 | #264 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Paolo
Is Paolo a popular name?
Yes — Paolo currently ranks #264 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Paolo more common for boys or girls?
Paolo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Paolo most popular?
Paolo peaked in 2009 in France, with 352 recorded births that year.
Is Paolo rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Paolo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #570 in 1912 to #264 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Paolo?
At least 12,242 babies have been recorded with the name Paolo across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Paolo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Paolo appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Paolo?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Paolo include Leopold, Ori, Theodor, Yariel.
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Ranked directly next to Paolo in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.