The first name Paulus
A unisex name.
2 syllables Unisex Also a surname
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Paulus at birth, 1880–2025
In 1987, 5 boys born in the United States were named Paulus, the 7,826th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1965, when 6 were.
21
babies named Paulus since 1880
#7,826
rank in 1987
1965
peak year
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Paulus
16 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Paulus PotterDutch painter (1625-1654)
- Paulus ArajuuriFinnish footballer, born 1988
- Paulus MoreelseDutch portrait painter (1571–1638)
- Paulus BorDutch painter (1601-1669)
- Johannes Paulus LotsyDutch botanist (1867–1931)
- Paulus RoihaFinnish footballer, born 1980
- Paulus CasselGerman missionary (1821-1892)
- Paulus HochgattererAustrian writer, born 1961
- Paulus PontiusFlemish printmaker (1603-1658)
- Paulus MerulaDutch geographer and historian (1558-1607)
- Paulus CatenaAncient Roman notary, 300–361
- Paul the ApostleEarly Christian apostle and missionary (c. AD 5 – c. 64/65), 5–66
Questions
- When was Paulus most popular?
- 1965 in the United States, when 6 babies were named Paulus, its highest rank at 3,824th.
- Is Paulus also a surname?
- Yes. Paulus is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.