Holding steady, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Saulo since 1969
Babies named Saulo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Saulo's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 187 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 105 |
Meaning & origin
Saulo first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, and its popularity has remained steady, never entering the top 1,000 names. As of 2025, it ranks 3,949th, with about 1 in 63,262 newborn boys receiving the name. Its peak year in terms of usage was 2025, indicating a slight but stable interest. The name is primarily used within Hispanic and Brazilian communities, though it has not been recorded in any top state lists. Saulo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of Saul, a biblical name with ancient roots. Its consistent yet low-key usage reflects a preference for traditional names with religious significance.
Saulo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Saul, derived from the Hebrew name Sha'ul, meaning 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. In the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel, and later, the Apostle Paul was known as Saul before his conversion. The name has been used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries for centuries, though it remains less common than its English counterpart.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saul
Variants: Saul
Sibling names for Saulo
Names that share Saulo's style, for a brother or sister.
