Paulette
girl name#1534 in 2025Paulette entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #117 in 1946, ranks #1534 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1907–2025
#1534
rank today
#117
peak (1946)
138
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2061 |
| 1910s | #2495 |
| 1920s | #1444 |
| 1930s | #978 |
| 1940s | #205 |
| 1950s | #213 |
| 1960s | #339 |
| 1970s | #598 |
| 1980s | #1181 |
| 1990s | #2012 |
| 2000s | #3711 |
| 2010s | #2021 |
| 2020s | #1569 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Paulette has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 37,000 people named Paulette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paulette alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paulette in 2025?
- Paulette ranks #1534 among US girl names in 2025, with 138 babies given the name.
- When was the name Paulette most popular?
- Paulette peaked in 1946, reaching #117 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paulette with classmates?
- Paulette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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