Pabla
Feminine form of the Biblical name Paul, meaning small or humble.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Pabla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pabla today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pabla births was 1928 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pabla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Pabla is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Pablas were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pabla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1928
9 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1948 SSA rank
#5,820
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Pabla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pabla from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 41 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pabla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pabla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pablas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pabla
The name Pabla is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language, derived from the Latin name Paula. The name Paula is thought to be a feminine form of the Roman family name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble."
In the early Christian era, the name Paula became associated with a renowned Roman matron named Paula, who lived in the 4th century AD. She was a close friend and follower of St. Jerome and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. This association with a prominent historical figure likely contributed to the popularity of the name in Christian communities.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Pabla can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it was used as a variant of Paula. It is believed that the change in spelling from Paula to Pabla was a result of linguistic evolution and regional variations in pronunciation.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Pabla was Pabla Camafeda de Mendoza, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of Isabella I of Castile and played a significant role in the Spanish Reconquista.
Another famous bearer of the name was Pabla de Jesús, a Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her spiritual visions and writings, and her life and works have been influential in Catholic spirituality.
In the realm of literature, Pabla Fernández de Castro was a 16th-century Spanish poet and writer. Her works, which included poetry and prose, were celebrated for their literary merit and contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
Moving to the 19th century, Pabla Montero was a Spanish painter and artist known for her portraits and genre scenes. She was one of the few female artists to gain recognition in the male-dominated art world of her time.
Finally, Pabla García Lorca was a Spanish educator and activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education and played a significant role in the feminist movement in Spain during that era.
People
Pabla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pabla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pabla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pabla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pabla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Pabla a common name?
We classify Pabla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pabla most popular?
The single biggest year for Pabla was 1928, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pabla is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pabla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pabla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.