Pablo
Pablo first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2006, when 1,174 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 743.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Pablo popular?
Steady Pablo has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
| 2020s | 4,741 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,862 | |
| 2000s | 10,482 | |
| 1990s | 8,003 | |
| 1980s | 5,124 | |
| 1970s | 4,020 | |
| 1960s | 2,690 | |
| 1950s | 1,967 | |
| 1940s | 1,417 | |
| 1930s | 1,416 | |
| 1920s | 1,632 | |
| 1910s | 586 | |
| 1900s | 214 | |
| 1890s | 121 | |
| 1880s | 95 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Pablo mean?
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin for “small” or “humble.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pablo mean?
Pablo means Small, humble. Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin for “small” or “humble.”
What is the origin of the name Pablo?
Pablo is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Pablo?
Pablo is pronounced “PAH-bloh.”
Is Pablo a boy or a girl name?
Pablo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Pablo a popular name right now?
Pablo has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
How popular is the name Pablo?
In 2025, Pablo ranked #430 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Pablo most popular?
Pablo was most popular in 2006, when about 1,174 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Pablo?
Names similar to Pablo include Rodrigo, Joaquin, Salvador, Maximiliano, Raul.
What names go well with Pablo?
Spanish names that pair well with Pablo include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.