Paula Carillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Carillo — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Carillo is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Paula is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c. The surname Carillo: Andrés Carillo (born 1980), Cuban fencer Frank Carillo (born 1950), American musician Luigi Carillo (born 1996), Italian footballer Maria Barbara Carillo (1625–1721), woman burned at the stake during the Spanish Inquisition Mario Carillo (1883–1958), Italian actor Mary Carillo (born 1957), American tennis player, writer, and sportscaster Carillo Gritti (1942–2016), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop Paula is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 336K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Paula reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Paula

Latin

Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.

Surname: Carillo

Spanish

Andrés Carillo (born 1980), Cuban fencer Frank Carillo (born 1950), American musician Luigi Carillo (born 1996), Italian footballer Maria Barbara Carillo (1625–1721), woman burned at the stake during the Spanish Inquisition Mario Carillo (1883–1958), Italian actor Mary Carillo (born 1957), American tennis player, writer, and sportscaster Carillo Gritti (1942–2016), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Paula Carillo

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 Paula Carillo:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Paula?
The first name Paula originates from Latin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.
When was Paula most popular?
The name Paula reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carillo?
The surname Carillo originates from Spanish. Andrés Carillo (born 1980), Cuban fencer Frank Carillo (born 1950), American musician Luigi Carillo (born 1996), Italian footballer Maria Barbara Carillo (1625–1721), woman burned at the stake during the Spanish Inquisition Mario Carillo (1883–1958), Italian actor Mary Carillo (born 1957), American tennis player, writer, and sportscaster Carillo Gritti (1942–2016), Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop
What are the origins of the name Paula Carillo?
The name Paula Carillo combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Carillo originates from Spanish.
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