Paulina
girl name#783 in 2025Paulina entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #365 in 2002, ranks #783 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #776 |
| 1890s | #916 |
| 1900s | #1359 |
| 1910s | #1355 |
| 1920s | #1144 |
| 1930s | #1618 |
| 1940s | #2200 |
| 1950s | #2277 |
| 1960s | #2109 |
| 1970s | #2010 |
| 1980s | #1432 |
| 1990s | #528 |
| 2000s | #471 |
| 2010s | #838 |
| 2020s | #793 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Paulina has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Paulina sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Paulina today is about where Julianne stood in 2008 — 23 years past a #364-sized peak. By 2023, Julianne had settled around #1756.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 18,500 people named Paulina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paulina alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paulina in 2025?
- Paulina ranks #783 among US girl names in 2025, with 346 babies given the name.
- When was the name Paulina most popular?
- Paulina peaked in 2002, reaching #365 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paulina with classmates?
- Paulina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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