How Many People Are Named Paulin?

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

Paulin
Rare
French

Paulin is a very rare male name, with only 15 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 22,757,444 Americans. That's pretty unique! The name peaked in popularity in 1994 with 10 births.

~3,328
Living in US
1 in 99,594
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Paul
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

173,591
Worldwide Bearers
#6,058
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
98,243
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
11,673
🇧🇯 Benin
11,488
🇨🇲 Cameroon
9,964
🇷🇼 Rwanda
7,251
🇲🇬 Madagascar
6,651
🇹🇬 Togo
3,049
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
2,659
🇮🇳 India
2,224
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2,119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
15
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 15 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
19
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
79
International
100

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

📜 Paulin Through the Generations

Paulin has been a stable presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1994 when there were 10 births. Since then, the name has maintained a steady trend, with no significant fluctuations. Currently, there are 15 individuals named Paulin living in the US, all of whom are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a modern, newer-generation name that's popular among adults but hasn't caught on with younger parents yet.

✨ Similar Names to Paulin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Paulin's French roots

📄 About the Name Paulin

How Many People Have the Name Paulin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,328 people in the United States currently share the name Paulin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,594 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Paulin a Common or Rare Name?

Paulin is classified as 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 Paulin Mean?

Paulin means "creative variant of Paul" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Paulin Most Popular?

The name Paulin reached peak popularity in 1994, with 10 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 Paulin?

Approximately 3,328 people named Paulin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,328. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,594 Americans.

Is Paulin a rare name?

Paulin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,594 Americans has this name.

What does the name Paulin mean?

Paulin means "creative variant of Paul" and comes from French origins.

Is Paulin more male or female?

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

When was Paulin most popular?

Paulin peaked in 1994 with 10 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 US3,328
All-Time Births3,328
1 in X1 in 99,594
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1994
World Rank#6,058
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.