Paulena
girl namePaulena entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3244 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3244
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4029 |
| 1920s | #4675 |
| 1930s | #3742 |
| 1940s | #4622 |
| 1960s | #6578 |
| 1980s | #10689 |
| 1990s | #10911 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Paulena are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Paulena alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paulena in 2025?
- Paulena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Paulena most popular?
- Paulena peaked in 1918, reaching #3244 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paulena with classmates?
- Paulena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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