Paulita
girl namePaulita entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1276 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#1276
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1900s | #1862 |
| 1910s | #2960 |
| 1920s | #2831 |
| 1930s | #2175 |
| 1940s | #2938 |
| 1950s | #3163 |
| 1960s | #3899 |
| 1970s | #4240 |
| 1980s | #8815 |
| 1990s | #10438 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Paulita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paulita alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paulita in 2025?
- Paulita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Paulita most popular?
- Paulita peaked in 1888, reaching #1276 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paulita with classmates?
- Paulita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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