Paulyne
Every Paulyne since 1895 — 332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paulyne
Paulyne is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1895, 332 American babies have been named Paulyne. Its peak came in 1920, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Paulyne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paulyne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1930 | 8 | #3,593 |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,099 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,742 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,781 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,165 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,558 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paulyne in 2025?
Paulyne did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Paulyne?
332 babies have been named Paulyne in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paulyne most popular?
Paulyne peaked in 1920, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Paulyne a boy or girl name?
Paulyne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paulyne rising or falling?
Paulyne has been roughly stable over the past decade.