How Many People Are Named Paulene?

Complete statistics for the name Paulene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Paulene
Very Rare
French

Paulene is a very rare female name, with only 595 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 554,385 Americans. The majority of those named Paulene are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~595
Living in US
1 in 554,385
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Pauline
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Traditional Mature Dignified Reserved
11
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,495
Worldwide Bearers
#90,602
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,164
🇺🇸 United States
1,332
🇵🇭 Philippines
505
🇬🇧 England
438
🇧🇷 Brazil
228
🇦🇺 Australia
198
🇿🇦 South Africa
153
🇨🇦 Canada
120
🇯🇲 Jamaica
88
🇬🇧 Scotland
64

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
595 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
11
Would be under 30 (1%)
164
Would be 30–60 (12%)
1,241
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 1,416 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Paulene Through the Generations

Paulene has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 40 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 595 living individuals carrying the name. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 88% of Paulenes being over 60 years old, indicating its strong association with the past.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 12
Pennsylvania 11
Texas 6
Kentucky 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Paulene

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Paulene's French roots

📄 About the Name Paulene

How Many People Have the Name Paulene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 595 people in the United States currently share the name Paulene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 554,385 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Paulene a Common or Rare Name?

Paulene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Paulene Mean?

Paulene means "creative variant of Pauline" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Paulene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Paulene Most Popular?

The name Paulene reached peak popularity in 1920, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Paulene?

Approximately 595 people named Paulene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,416. That works out to roughly 1 in 554,385 Americans.

Is Paulene a rare name?

Paulene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 554,385 Americans has this name.

What does the name Paulene mean?

Paulene means "creative variant of Pauline" and comes from French origins.

Is Paulene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Paulene are male and 100% are female.

When was Paulene most popular?

Paulene peaked in 1920 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US595
All-Time Births1,416
1 in X1 in 554,385
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1920
World Rank#90,602
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.