Pauline
boy namePauline entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #836 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#836
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #979 |
| 1900s | #1073 |
| 1910s | #1757 |
| 1920s | #1746 |
| 1930s | #1554 |
| 1940s | #2512 |
| 1950s | #3250 |
| 1960s | #3531 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Pauline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pauline alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Pauline most popular?
- Pauline peaked in 1905, reaching #836 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pauline with classmates?
- Pauline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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