Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1929
Paulus
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Paulus, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1929–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Paulus is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 21 have been recorded since 1929.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Paulus has been recorded 21 times among boys since 1929, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 1987.
- 21 total births
- 1929–1987 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Paulus since 1929, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1987.
- 21
- total births
- 1929–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Paulus was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
6 babies were named Paulus in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Paulus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Paulus's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Paulus at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Paulus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–1987
- Peak year (1965)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Paulus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Paulus's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Paulus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paulus? ▼
Since 1929, Social Security records show 21 babies named Paulus. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 6 births.
When was Paulus most popular? ▼
Paulus was most popular in the 1960s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
How long has the name Paulus been used? ▼
Records for Paulus go back to 1929, giving 59 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Paulus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paul, Paulo, Paulino, Paula, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Paulus's data
- Paulus's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Paulus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paulus
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Paula Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1929–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Paulus: Baby Name Since 1929 - 21 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paulus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Paulus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.