Paulo
3 countries#1554 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Paulo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,031 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #1554 · peaked in 2006 with 122 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,970 births recorded 1921–2022 · currently #2310 · peaked in 1973 with 390 births
Most common in: Paris, Yvelines, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
231 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
231 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Paulo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1339 | — |
| 2007 | #1681 | ↓342 |
| 2008 | #1692 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #1774 | ↓82 |
| 2010 | #1940 | ↓166 |
| 2011 | #1656 | ↑284 |
| 2012 | #2066 | ↓410 |
| 2013 | #1903 | ↑163 |
| 2014 | #1945 | ↓42 |
| 2015 | #2086 | ↓141 |
| 2016 | #2167 | ↓81 |
| 2017 | #2003 | ↑164 |
| 2018 | #1744 | ↑259 |
| 2019 | #2110 | ↓366 |
| 2020 | #1609 | ↑501 |
| 2021 | #1823 | ↓214 |
| 2022 | #1771 | ↑52 |
| 2023 | #1567 | ↑204 |
| 2024 | #1599 | ↓32 |
| 2025 | #1554 | ↑45 |
Frequently asked questions about Paulo
Is Paulo a popular name?
Yes — Paulo currently ranks #1554 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Paulo more common for boys or girls?
Paulo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Paulo most popular?
Paulo peaked in 2006 in United States, with 122 recorded births that year.
Is Paulo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Paulo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2273 in 1913 to #1554 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Paulo?
At least 9,232 babies have been recorded with the name Paulo across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Paulo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Paulo appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Paulo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Paulo include Kysen, Navy, Rylen, Suede.
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