Paulina
How to say it: paw-LEE-nuh · /pɔˈlinə/
Elaborated feminine form of Paul; from Latin 'paulus' meaning small. Common across Europe and Latin America.
Paulina was the 693rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 346 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #638 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #693 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 346 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,414 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #638 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Still near its high in the 2000s, Paulina holds on well. Close to peak levels, it is poised to climb a little.
What goes with it
Flowing through three melodic parts, Paulina blends soft and crisp sounds and travels well. Lucia mirrors its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Paula
- Pauli
- Lina
- Ina
Other spellings
Honouring a Paulina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Paulina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Paulina
- Paulina Rubio (born 1971)Mexican singer
- Paulina Chávez (born 2002)American actress
- Paulina Vega (born 1993)Colombian beauty pageant titleholder
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