Paul
Meaning: Small or humble
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #12
Total births: 38,007
History: Paul peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. Paul Keating transformed Australia as Prime Minister — his vision of an outward-looking, multicultural Australia reshaped the nation. Paul Hogan became Crocodile Dundee and introduced Australia to the world. Two Pauls, two visions of Australia, both transformative.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1998) | #86 |
| Babies named Paul in 1998 | 99 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 38,007 |
| Peak year | 1967 (1,474 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1952–1998 (46 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 23 spots |
Frequently asked about Paul
What does the name Paul mean?
Paul means “Small or humble” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Paul?
Paul has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Small or humble”.
How popular is Paul in Australia?
Paul ranked #86 in Australia in 1998 — given to 99 babies that year.
When was Paul most popular?
Paul peaked in 1967 with 1,474 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Paul a boy or girl name?
Paul is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Pauls in registered births are male.
Is the name Paul rising or falling in popularity?
Paul has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #63 in 1993 to #86 in 1998.
How long has Paul been recorded in Australia?
Paul appears in birth records in Australia across 46 years — from 1952 through 1998.