Paul Dortch

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paul Dortch — humble
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Paul Dortch is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Paul is a masculine given name of Latin origin. From the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul was the most influential early Christian missionary. The surname Dortch: Charles Dortch (born 1940) US born archaeologist active in Western Australia Greg Dortch (born 1998), American football player Isaac Foote Dortch, captain of the United States Navy Richard Dortch, Assemblies of God District Superintendent for Illinois and an Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter William Theophilus Dortch, American politician from North Carolina The USS Dortch, destroyer of the United States Navy named for Isaac Foote Dortch Dortch Enterprises, American fast food franchisee Paul is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Paul reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Paul

Meaning: humble

Latin

From the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul was the most influential early Christian missionary.

Surname: Dortch

English

Charles Dortch (born 1940) US born archaeologist active in Western Australia Greg Dortch (born 1998), American football player Isaac Foote Dortch, captain of the United States Navy Richard Dortch, Assemblies of God District Superintendent for Illinois and an Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter William Theophilus Dortch, American politician from North Carolina The USS Dortch, destroyer of the United States Navy named for Isaac Foote Dortch Dortch Enterprises, American fast food franchisee

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Paul is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 34%
Italy 15%
Spain 12%
Brazil 17%
France 10%
Mexico 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Paul by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Name Variants & Related Names

The name Paul has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Paolo
  • Pablo
  • Pavel
  • Paulus
  • Pol

Notable People Named Paul Dortch

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Paul Dortch:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Paul?
The first name Paul originates from Latin. From the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul was the most influential early Christian missionary.
When was Paul most popular?
The name Paul reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dortch?
The surname Dortch originates from English. Charles Dortch (born 1940) US born archaeologist active in Western Australia Greg Dortch (born 1998), American football player Isaac Foote Dortch, captain of the United States Navy Richard Dortch, Assemblies of God District Superintendent for Illinois and an Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter William Theophilus Dortch, American politician from North Carolina The USS Dortch, destroyer of the United States Navy named for Isaac Foote Dortch Dortch Enterprises, American fast food franchisee
What are the origins of the name Paul Dortch?
The name Paul Dortch combines two different traditions: the first name Paul has Latin roots, while the surname Dortch originates from English.
Advertisement