Pablo
How to say it: PAH-bloh · /ˈpɑbloʊ/
Spanish form of Paul, from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'.
Pablo was the 427th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 743 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #424 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #427 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 743 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,462 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #424 |
| In France, 2025 | #79 among boys’ names, 855 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Pablo found its fullest use in the 2000s while staying familiar. Hovering close to that level today, a lift is likely next.
What goes with it
Sharp and clear, Pablo travels well with a quiet biblical note. Mateo goes well with it.
Nicknames
- Pab
Honouring a Pablo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Pablo is about 1 in 186.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #79 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Pablo
- Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)Spanish painter and sculptor
- Pablo Neruda (1904–1973)Chilean poet and politician
- Pablo Zabaleta (born 1985)Argentine footballer
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