How Many People Are Named Paulos?

Complete statistics for the name Paulos: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Paulos
Very Rare
Greek

Paulos means 'little' in Greek and is rarely heard today. Only 21 people named Paulos live in the US, making up just 1 in 15,514,817 Americans. The majority, 73%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~1,001
Living in US
1 in 331,118
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Wise Insightful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

58,337
Worldwide Bearers
#16,229
Global Rank
🇪🇷 Eritrea
26,542
🇿🇦 South Africa
15,924
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
11,097
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,538
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,100
🇮🇳 India
956
🇸🇿 Swaziland
282
🇺🇸 United States
238
🇿🇲 Zambia
115
🇧🇼 Botswana
90

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
16
Would be under 30 (73%)
6
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Paulos Through the Generations

Paulos, a name with Greek origins, has seen steady usage since its peak in 1980 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are 21 individuals named Paulos in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 age bracket. This distribution suggests that Paulos is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations and not yet passed down widely through families.

✨ Similar Names to Paulos

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Paulos's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Paulos

How Many People Have the Name Paulos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,001 people in the United States currently share the name Paulos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 331,118 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Paulos a Common or Rare Name?

Paulos is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Paulos Mean?

Paulos means "little" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Paulos in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Paulos Most Popular?

The name Paulos reached peak popularity in 1980, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Paulos?

Approximately 1,001 people named Paulos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,001. That works out to roughly 1 in 331,118 Americans.

Is Paulos a rare name?

Paulos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 331,118 Americans has this name.

What does the name Paulos mean?

Paulos means "little" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Paulos more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Paulos are male and 0% are female.

When was Paulos most popular?

Paulos peaked in 1980 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,001
All-Time Births1,001
1 in X1 in 331,118
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1980
World Rank#16,229
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.