Pablo is a distinctive choice, ranked #981 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Pablo in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#981
US Rank #406
About the Name Pablo
Pablo is holding steady in the rankings at #981. It reached its peak of #677 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Pablo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #406, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Pablo
Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Pablo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pablo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Pablo has held a stable position around #981 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #677 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Pablo is more popular in the US (#406) than in the UK (#981). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Pablo include: Pablo Campana — Pablo Campana is an Ecuadorian entrepreneur, former Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, and former male tennis player from Ecuador.; Pablo Isla — Pablo Isla Álvarez de Tejera is a Spanish businessman and a civil service lawyer who was chairman and CEO of Inditex, a Spanish corporation and the world's...; Juan Pablo — Juan Pablo is a common combination of Spanish given names..
Pablo appears in the US top 500 at #406 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
31
UK babies named Pablo (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 19 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Pablo
Likely around 1 other Pablo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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