Paul is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8435 in 1998 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 14 births ranking #6727. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.4%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 160,626 girls born was named Paul. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Paul is a simple classic from Latin roots meaning small or humble. Its quiet strength has helped it remain steady for centuries.
The name spread widely through Christianity because of Saint Paul the Apostle and became one of the core boys' names of Europe. Its plainness is part of its durability.