Boys name · Kentucky
Paul in Kentucky
Paul was the 201st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 28 babies named Paul that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 28,353 babies Paul.
Popularity over time
Paul in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 69 | 11th |
| 1926 | 412 | 8th |
| 1943 | 451 | 13th |
| 1959 | 436 | 21st |
| 1976 | 213 | 30th |
| 1992 | 93 | 67th |
| 2009 | 42 | 140th |
| 2025 | 28 | 201st |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 11th in 1910 to 201st in 2025.
The most babies named Paul in Kentucky in a single year was 500, in 1947. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1925.
Across the country, Paul reached its best rank of 3rd in Alaska (1910). See Paul in every state →
How popular is Paul in Kentucky?
Paul was the 201st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 28 babies named Paul that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 28,353 babies Paul.
How many babies are named Paul in Kentucky?
In 2025, 28 babies were named Paul in Kentucky. The most babies named Paul in Kentucky in a single year was 500, in 1947.
What is the rank of Paul in Kentucky?
Paul ranked 201st among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1925.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.