Pauline
girl name#2957 in 2025Pauline entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #32 in 1915, ranks #2957 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2957
rank today
#32
peak (1915)
56
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #108 |
| 1890s | #81 |
| 1900s | #58 |
| 1910s | #36 |
| 1920s | #40 |
| 1930s | #75 |
| 1940s | #126 |
| 1950s | #210 |
| 1960s | #306 |
| 1970s | #493 |
| 1980s | #719 |
| 1990s | #931 |
| 2000s | #1903 |
| 2010s | #2748 |
| 2020s | #3051 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Pauline has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 54,500 people named Pauline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pauline alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pauline in 2025?
- Pauline ranks #2957 among US girl names in 2025, with 56 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pauline most popular?
- Pauline peaked in 1915, reaching #32 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pauline with classmates?
- Pauline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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