How Many People Are Named Paulina?

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

Paulina
Very Rare
Latin

Paulina means 'little Paula' and is a diminutive form of Paula, which itself is a feminine form of Paulus. That's just 1 in 18,093 Americans who have this name, making it very rare indeed. With 67% under 30, Paulina is definitely a name for the younger generation.

~235
Living in US
1 in 1,410,422
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little Paula
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate Energetic
11
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

251,497
Worldwide Bearers
#826
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
26,223
🇺🇬 Uganda
24,954
🇿🇦 South Africa
23,783
🇦🇷 Argentina
22,744
🇵🇭 Philippines
16,967
🇨🇴 Colombia
15,978
🇪🇨 Ecuador
14,772
🇺🇸 United States
13,988
🇲🇿 Mozambique
12,480
🇿🇲 Zambia
8,066

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
18,234 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
13,202
Would be under 30 (67%)
4,758
Would be 30–60 (24%)
1,825
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 19,785 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
75
International
5

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

📜 Paulina Through the Generations

Paulina saw its peak popularity in 2002 with 822 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are around 18,239 people named Paulina living in the United States, with most falling into the under-30 bracket. The average age of someone named Paulina is 30, indicating that it's a relatively modern choice, favored by parents in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,769
Texas 3,665
Illinois 975
New York 934
Florida 881
Arizona 844
New Jersey 381
Georgia 284
Washington 264
Colorado 249

⭐ Famous People Named Paulina

Paulina is a female given name. It is the feminine form of Paulinus, a variant of Paulus, meaning the little in Latin.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Paulina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Paulina's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Paulina

How Many People Have the Name Paulina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 235 people in the United States currently share the name Paulina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,410,422 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Paulina a Common or Rare Name?

Paulina 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 Paulina Mean?

Paulina means "little Paula" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Paulina Most Popular?

The name Paulina reached peak popularity in 2002, with 822 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Paulina?

Approximately 235 people named Paulina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 235. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,410,422 Americans.

Is Paulina a rare name?

Paulina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,410,422 Americans has this name.

What does the name Paulina mean?

Paulina means "little Paula" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Paulina more male or female?

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

When was Paulina most popular?

Paulina peaked in 2002 with 822 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US235
All-Time Births235
1 in X1 in 1,410,422
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2002
World Rank#826
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.