Pablo is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "Paulus," which means "small" or "humble." It has been used throughout history, with notable bearers including Pablo Picasso, the renowned Spanish painter and sculptor; Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet and diplomat who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971; and Pablo Casals, a Catalan cellist, composer, and conductor. The name Pablo has also been popularized through various forms of media, such as the character Pablo Escobar in the Netflix series "Narcos," and Pablo Picasso's iconic artwork "The Old Guitarist." It is often associated with creativity, innovation, and cultural significance.
"The name Pablo experienced a resurgence in popularity during the late 80s to mid-90s with peaks in births in 1985 (9), 1990 and 1991 (both 7), and 1994 (10)."