Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Paul
Endangered
Down 95.1% from peak
Peak era
1957
Peak births
27,012
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19572025
Quick answers about Paul
How many people are named Paul?
An estimated 837,080 living Americans are named Paul.
How rare is Paul?
Paul is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,316 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.1% from its 1957 peak.
How old is the typical Paul?
The median age of a living American named Paul is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 70 years old.
Is Paul still popular?
No. Paul is endangered as a baby name, down 95.1% from its 1957 peak with 1,316 births in 2025.
Peak year
1957
Decline from peak
95.1%
2025
1,316
All-time
1,398,293