Paulette
What does Paulette mean and where does it come from?
Paulette is a French feminine form of the name Paul. It has been widely used in both France and English-speaking countries. The name has historical roots, with its first recorded use tracing back to the Middle Ages in medieval France. Over the years, Paulette has been linked to various notable figur
What middle names flow best with Paulette?
Paulette works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Paulette right now?
Holding steady — currently #1192 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Paulette
Paulette entered American naming records in 1907 and has been in use for over 117 years. A total of 46,456 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #2347 in 1910 to #1192 in 2023. Paulette is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Paulette in 1946:
Paulette by decade
Paulette peaked in the 1940s. See all 1940s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 76 | |
| 1920s | 314 | |
| 1930s | 591 | |
| 1940s ★ | 15,940 | |
| 1950s | 14,903 | |
| 1960s | 7,434 | |
| 1970s | 3,640 | |
| 1980s | 1,227 | |
| 1990s | 792 | |
| 2000s | 403 | |
| 2010s | 1,009 | |
| 2020s | 122 |
What are good nicknames for Paulette?
What names sound and feel like Paulette?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Paulette also consider these