Paolo
- Pronunciation
- [Pao-lo]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- "Small, A Form Of Paul"
- Origin
- Italian
Paolo Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,663 baby boys have been named Paolo. The name peaked in 2007 with 119 US births that year (rank #1383). In 2024, ranked #2457 nationally — 1,074 places below its 2007 peak.
Top States for Paolo
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Paolo births are: California (836), New York (563), Florida (211).
Other Italian-Origin Names Like Paolo
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5-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Paolo's exact length and starting letter: Paavo, Pabla, Pablo, Pacho, Paddy.
Quick Facts About Paolo
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Compare Paolo to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Paolo against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).