Holding steady.
Popularity of Pawel since 1980
Babies named Pawel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 204 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, a name with deep roots in Christian tradition. In the United States, it has never broken into the top 1000 names; its peak year was 1994, indicating modest usage within Polish-American communities. The name has remained stable in popularity over recent decades. While specific top state data is not available, it is most often found in areas with significant Polish heritage.
Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, which derives from the Latin cognomen Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It has been a common given name in Poland since the adoption of Christianity and remains widely used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pawello, Pawelek
Sibling names for Pawel
Names that share Pawel's style, for a brother or sister.
