How Many People Are Named Paulette?
Complete statistics for the name Paulette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Paulette, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 9,087 Americans bearing it today. That's around 36,317 people in the US, making it quite unique. Interestingly, it's a classic name seeing a resurgence, with most folks over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Paulette are believed to have a life path number 1, symbolizing leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 47,012 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: 1948Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Paulette Through the Generations
Paulette has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. Born in 1948, the name reached its zenith with 2,586 births, reflecting a period when it was widely embraced. Today, it's a name that skews older, with 78% of those named being over 60, indicating a strong connection to past generations. The current trend shows a rise, suggesting it's becoming popular again among parents looking for an old-school charm.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Paulette
Paulette (po-LET) is the French feminine given name diminutive of the French/English/German given name Pauline, a derivative of the Latin Paulina, from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble". The masculine given name Paul comes from the same cognate. It is uncommon as a surname. People with the name "Paulette" include:Madame Paulette (1900–1984) - French headwear designer Paulette Marcelline Adjovi, Beninese politician Paulette Bethel - a Bahamian ambassador Paulette Bourgeois - Canadian children's author Paulette Carlson - American singer-songwriter Paulette Cooper - an Ame…
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Other names sharing Paulette's French roots
📄 About the Name Paulette
How Many People Have the Name Paulette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 864 people in the United States currently share the name Paulette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 383,622 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Paulette a Common or Rare Name?
Paulette 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Paulette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Paulette Most Popular?
The name Paulette reached peak popularity in 1948, with 2,586 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Paulette?
Approximately 864 people named Paulette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 864. That works out to roughly 1 in 383,622 Americans.
Is Paulette a rare name?
Paulette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 383,622 Americans has this name.
What does the name Paulette mean?
The meaning and origin of Paulette are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Paulette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Paulette are male and 100% are female.
When was Paulette most popular?
Paulette peaked in 1948 with 2,586 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.