Paulina

/ paw-LEE-nuh /

“small, humble” — Latin

#7812024 rank
2002peak year
19,398babies named Paulina since 1880
▲ +10%5-year trend

Paulina popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 200218801920196020002024

What does Paulina mean?

Feminine form of the Roman family name Paulinus, a derivative of Paulus, 'small'. Long used in Spanish, Polish and Scandinavian-speaking countries.

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

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