How Many People Are Named Paulette?

Complete statistics for the name Paulette in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Paulette
Rare
47,012
Estimated People
1 in 7,019
1 in X Americans
1948
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
65 (0%)
♀ Female
46,947 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 68

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 918
Arkansas 570
Arizona 364
California 3,849
Colorado 331
Connecticut 393
DC 514
Delaware 36
Florida 1,202
Georgia 926
Hawaii 389
Iowa 558
Idaho 101
Illinois 2,842
Indiana 860
Kansas 232
Kentucky 617
Louisiana 1,764
Massachusetts 1,044
Maryland 913
Maine 247
Michigan 2,117
Minnesota 1,236
Missouri 778
Mississippi 661
Montana 179
North Carolina 1,231
North Dakota 503
Nebraska 216
New Hampshire 124
New Jersey 1,012
New Mexico 101
New York 3,884
Ohio 2,220
Oklahoma 338
Oregon 129
Pennsylvania 2,938
Rhode Island 363
South Carolina 643
South Dakota 222
Tennessee 975
Texas 2,144
Utah 185
Virginia 984
Vermont 71
Washington 470
Wisconsin 873
West Virginia 381
Wyoming 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Paulette

How Many People Have the Name Paulette in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47,012 people in the United States currently share the name Paulette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,019 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Paulette a Common or Rare Name?

Paulette is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Paulette Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Paulette are covered in full on the Paulette name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Paulette Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Paulette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Paulette is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Paulette Most Popular?

The name Paulette reached peak popularity in 1948, with 2,579 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Paulette Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Paulette across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Paulette?

Approximately 47,012 people in the United States share the name Paulette, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Paulette a rare name?

Paulette is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,019 Americans has this name.

What does the name Paulette mean?

The meaning and origin of Paulette is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Paulette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Paulette are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Paulette most popular?

The name Paulette reached its peak in 1948, with 2,579 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People47,012
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 7,019
GenderMale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1948
Male %0%
Female %100%

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