Paolo
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Paul.
Every Paolo since 1910 — 3,739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paolo
Paolo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,003 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 3,739 American babies have been named Paolo. Its peak came in 2007, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paolo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paolo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #2,003 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,464 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2,025 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,127 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,213 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2,534 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,320 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,204 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,210 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,200 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,321 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,055 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,297 |
| 2012 | 80 | #1,843 |
| 2011 | 73 | #1,917 |
| 2010 | 77 | #1,877 |
| 2009 | 104 | #1,572 |
| 2008 | 98 | #1,608 |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,383 |
| 2006 | 104 | #1,478 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,450 |
| 2004 | 113 | #1,315 |
| 2003 | 95 | #1,408 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1,314 |
| 2001 | 87 | #1,439 |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,460 |
| 1995 | 64 | #1,505 |
| 1990 | 58 | #1,495 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,224 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,684 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,931 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,272 |
| 1965 | 23 | #1,659 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,815 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,162 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,785 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Paolo
- Paolo Veronese Painter · 1528–1588
- Paolo Uccello Painter · 1475–1475
- Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli Astronomer · 1397–1482
- Paolo Rossi Soccer player · 1956–2020
- Paolo Conte Musician · b. 1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paolo mean?
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Paul.
How popular is the name Paolo in 2025?
Paolo ranked #2,003 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paolo?
3,739 babies have been named Paolo in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paolo most popular?
Paolo peaked in 2007, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Paolo a boy or girl name?
Paolo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paolo rising or falling?
Paolo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Paolo?
Well-known people named Paolo include Paolo Veronese (painter), Paolo Uccello (painter), Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli (astronomer).