Paulina
From Latin Paulīna, feminine form of Paulīnus, derivative of Paulus, from paulus (“small”).
Every Paulina since 1880 — 20,142 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paulina
Paulina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #784 in 2025 with 346 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 20,142 American babies have been named Paulina. Its peak came in 2002, when 822 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paulina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paulina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 346 | #784 | — | — |
| 2024 | 361 | #782 | — | — |
| 2023 | 364 | #775 | — | — |
| 2022 | 356 | #795 | — | — |
| 2021 | 355 | #797 | — | — |
| 2020 | 329 | #834 | — | — |
| 2019 | 328 | #829 | — | — |
| 2018 | 292 | #919 | — | — |
| 2017 | 311 | #881 | — | — |
| 2016 | 368 | #774 | — | — |
| 2015 | 315 | #880 | — | — |
| 2014 | 280 | #959 | — | — |
| 2013 | 323 | #830 | — | — |
| 2012 | 321 | #835 | — | — |
| 2011 | 361 | #763 | — | — |
| 2010 | 390 | #722 | — | — |
| 2009 | 469 | #637 | — | — |
| 2008 | 531 | #581 | — | — |
| 2007 | 657 | #493 | — | — |
| 2006 | 607 | #503 | — | — |
| 2005 | 791 | #399 | — | — |
| 2004 | 738 | #414 | — | — |
| 2003 | 725 | #417 | — | — |
| 2002 | 822 | #366 | — | — |
| 2001 | 648 | #428 | — | — |
| 2000 | 574 | #477 | — | — |
| 1995 | 428 | #549 | — | — |
| 1990 | 409 | #569 | — | — |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,920 | — | — |
| 1980 | 52 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,312 | — | — |
| 1970 | 49 | #1,819 | — | — |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,942 | — | — |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,417 | — | — |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,454 | — | — |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,900 | — | — |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,218 | — | — |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,629 | — | — |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,709 | — | — |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,313 | — | — |
| 1925 | 78 | #845 | — | — |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,343 | — | — |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,218 | — | — |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,498 | — | — |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,285 | — | — |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,297 | — | — |
| 1895 | 15 | #855 | — | — |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,079 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,165 | — | — |
| 1880 | 10 | #571 | — | — |
Famous people named Paulina
- Paulina Rubio Singer · b. 1971
- Paulina Porizkova Model · b. 1965
- Paulina Vega Celebrity · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paulina mean?
From Latin Paulīna, feminine form of Paulīnus, derivative of Paulus, from paulus (“small”).
How popular is the name Paulina in 2025?
Paulina ranked #784 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 346 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paulina?
20,142 babies have been named Paulina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paulina most popular?
Paulina peaked in 2002, when 822 newborns received the name.
Is Paulina a boy or girl name?
Paulina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paulina rising or falling?
Paulina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Paulina?
Well-known people named Paulina include Paulina Rubio (singer), Paulina Porizkova (model), Paulina Vega (celebrity).