Paulina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Paulina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Paulina?
Paulina is spelled P-A-U-L-I-N-A. The name has 7 letters.
Paulina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Paulina is derived from the Latin “Paulus”, meaning “small” or “humble.”
- Origin
- Paulina may derive from the Roman family name Paulus and is commonly used in various European cultures.
- Pronunciation
- paw-LEE-nah · 3 syllables
Paulina Popularity in 2025
Rank#783
Recorded Births346
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #783 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Paulina Mean?
Paulina is derived from the Latin “Paulus”, meaning “small” or “humble.”
Origin: Paulina may derive from the Roman family name Paulus and is commonly used in various European cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Paulina?
Pronunciationpaw-LEE-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Paulina?
- History
- The name Paulina has historical usage in Roman times and continues to be used in multiple languages today.
Paulina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 346 | #783 |
| 2024 | Girls | 361 | #782 |
| 2023 | Girls | 364 | #773 |
| 2022 | Girls | 356 | #793 |
| 2021 | Girls | 355 | #797 |
| 2020 | Girls | 329 | #830 |
| 2019 | Girls | 328 | #828 |
| 2018 | Girls | 292 | #918 |
| 2017 | Girls | 311 | #880 |
| 2016 | Girls | 368 | #773 |
| 2015 | Girls | 315 | #880 |
| 2014 | Girls | 280 | #956 |
| 2013 | Girls | 323 | #828 |
| 2012 | Girls | 321 | #834 |
| 2011 | Girls | 361 | #763 |
| 2010 | Girls | 390 | #722 |
| 2009 | Girls | 469 | #636 |
| 2008 | Girls | 531 | #580 |
| 2007 | Girls | 657 | #493 |
| 2006 | Girls | 607 | #503 |
| 2005 | Girls | 791 | #397 |
| 2004 | Girls | 738 | #414 |
| 2003 | Girls | 725 | #417 |
| 2002 | Girls | 822 | #365 |
When Was Paulina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2002 · Girls
822 recorded births
National rank #365
2005 · Girls
791 recorded births
National rank #397
2004 · Girls
738 recorded births
National rank #414
2003 · Girls
725 recorded births
National rank #417
Where Paulina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #372 | 18 |
| TX | #383 | 88 |
| FL | #502 | 36 |
| CA | #530 | 62 |
| CO | #634 | 8 |
| IL | #748 | 12 |
| NC | #780 | 12 |
| MA | #873 | 5 |