Pual
Derived from Hebrew, meaning "small" or "modest".
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Pual. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pual today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pual births was 1967 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pual. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pual. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
1967
9 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1985 SSA rank
#7,320
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Pual: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pual from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 23 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pual 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 Pual during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pual
The given name Pual originates from the Hebrew language and has its roots in ancient Semitic cultures. The name is a variant spelling of the Biblical name Paul, which itself is derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble."
In the New Testament of the Bible, Paul (originally Saul) was a influential figure who played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity. He was a prolific writer, and several books of the New Testament, such as the Epistle to the Romans, are attributed to him. Paul's conversion from a persecutor of Christians to one of the most influential apostles of Jesus is a pivotal event in Christian history.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Pual can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was used as a variant spelling of Paul in various European countries. One notable bearer of the name was Pual de Burgos (c. 1350-1435), a Spanish rabbi who converted to Christianity and became a prominent figure in the anti-Jewish polemics of his time.
In the Renaissance period, Pual Giovio (1483-1552) was an Italian historian and biographer who served as the official historian of the Papal Court. His works, such as "De Vita Leonis Decimi" (The Life of Leo X), provide valuable insights into the lives of prominent Renaissance figures.
During the Reformation, Pual Speratus (c. 1484-1551) was a German Protestant reformer and hymn writer. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Lutheran hymnody and for writing the hymn "Es ist das Heil uns kommen her" (Salvation unto Us Has Come).
In the 19th century, Pual Desjardins (1859-1940) was a French-Canadian journalist and politician who served as a member of the Canadian Parliament. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of French-Canadians and played a significant role in the promotion of French language and culture in Canada.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Pual. While not as widely used as its parent name Paul, the variant spelling Pual has appeared across various cultures and historical periods, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the evolution of names over time.
People
Pual + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pual 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
Pual: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pual?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pual 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Pual a common name?
We classify Pual as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pual most popular?
The single biggest year for Pual was 1967, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pual is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pual a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pual in the SSA data are male. 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.