Paulette
“Small or humble”
France origin · Girl name
#1536US 2025
138Births / yr
↓Falling
46.8kAll-time births
📅 Since 190700.16% of births at peak
How to pronounce Paulette
paw·LET
/pɔ.ˈlɛt/ · stress on LET · 2 syllables
“Small or humble”
France origin · Girl name
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
Cultural significance
Paulette has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in France-speaking communities, where it reflects values of small or humble.
Peak popularity
Reached #117 in 1946 — currently #1536 in the US.
How popular is Paulette right now?
Falling — down 124 spots — currently #1536 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 | 419 |
What are good nicknames for Paulette?
Common
PauPaulPauliePaulyEtte
How is Paulette written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Paulette?
Pal ALBANIANPali ALBANIANPavli ALBANIANPaulus ANCIENT ROMANBoulos ARABICBulus ARABICBoghos ARMENIANPoghos ARMENIANPaulos BIBLICAL GREEKPaulus BIBLICAL LATINPaul BIBLICALPaol BRETONPavel BULGARIANPau CATALANPol CATALANPaulu CORSICANPavao CROATIANPavle CROATIANPavo CROATIANPavel CZECHPalle DANISHPaul DANISHPoul DANISHPaul DUTCHPauwel DUTCHPaul ENGLISHPaulie ENGLISHPaĉjo ESPERANTOPaŭlo ESPERANTOPaavo ESTONIANPáll FAROESEPaavali FINNISHPaavo FINNISHPauli FINNISHPaul FRENCHPaulo GALICIANPavle GEORGIANPaul GERMANPavlos GREEKPál HUNGARIANPáll ICELANDICPól IRISHPaolo ITALIANPāvils LATVIANPaulius LITHUANIANPavel MACEDONIANPavle MACEDONIANPaora MAORIPål NORWEGIANPaul NORWEGIANPau OCCITANPavelu OLD CHURCH SLAVICPaweł POLISHPaulinho PORTUGUESEPaulo PORTUGUESEPaul ROMANIANPasha RUSSIANPavel RUSSIANPàulu SARDINIANPàl SCOTTISHPòl SCOTTISHPavle SERBIANPavol SLOVAKPavel SLOVENEPablo SPANISHPål SWEDISHPaul SWEDISHPavlo UKRAINIANPaulina ANCIENT ROMANPaulinus ANCIENT ROMANPolina BULGARIANPolya BULGARIANPavlina CZECHPauline DANISHLien DUTCHPaulien DUTCHLina ENGLISHPauleen ENGLISHPaulene ENGLISHPaulina ENGLISHPauline ENGLISHPauliina FINNISHPauline FRENCHPauline GERMANLina ITALIANPaolina ITALIANPaolino ITALIANPaulina LITHUANIANPavlina MACEDONIANPauline NORWEGIANPaulina POLISHPaulina PORTUGUESEPaulino PORTUGUESEPolina RUSSIANPaulína SLOVAKPavlina SLOVENEPaulina SPANISHPaulino SPANISHPaulina SWEDISHPauline SWEDISHPolina UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Paulette
What does the name Paulette mean?
Paulette means "Small or humble" — a name rooted in France tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Paulette?
Paulette is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Paulette?
Paulette originates from France tradition. France names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Paulette?
Paulette is a two-syllable name pronounced paw-LET. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Paulette a common or rare name?
Paulette is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.