Shaul
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Saul.
Every Shaul since 1973 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaul
Shaul is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,368 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 730 American babies have been named Shaul. Its peak came in 2021, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Shaul stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaul year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,368 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,414 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,983 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,974 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,483 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,258 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,622 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,084 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,268 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,760 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,704 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,681 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,771 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,085 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,886 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,810 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,725 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,211 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,842 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,563 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,969 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,160 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,540 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,244 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,680 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,939 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,639 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,131 |
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Famous people named Shaul
- Shaul Mofaz Politician · b. 1948
- Shaul Tchernichovsky Writer · 1875–1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaul mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Saul.
How popular is the name Shaul in 2025?
Shaul ranked #4,368 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaul?
730 babies have been named Shaul in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaul most popular?
Shaul peaked in 2021, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Shaul a boy or girl name?
Shaul is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaul rising or falling?
Shaul is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shaul?
Well-known people named Shaul include Shaul Mofaz (politician), Shaul Tchernichovsky (writer).