Pauline
What does Pauline mean and where does it come from?
Pauline is the French feminine form of Paul, which means 'small' or 'humble'. The name started to gain popularity during the 19th century and has been used in various countries, especially in French-speaking regions. Notable figures with the name include Pauline Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon Bon
What middle names flow best with Pauline?
Pauline works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Pauline right now?
Holding steady — currently #1779 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Pauline
Pauline has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. Its peak popularity was #32 in 1915. More than 226,877 babies have been named Pauline since 1880. Once ranked #115 in 1880, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1779 in 2023. Pauline is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Pauline in 1915:
Pauline by decade
Pauline peaked in the 1910s. See all 1910s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 2,594 | |
| 1890s | 6,652 | |
| 1900s | 13,339 | |
| 1910s | 50,211 | |
| 1920s ★ | 64,298 | |
| 1930s | 33,896 | |
| 1940s | 21,998 | |
| 1950s | 14,480 | |
| 1960s | 8,956 | |
| 1970s | 4,009 | |
| 1980s | 2,483 | |
| 1990s | 2,186 | |
| 2000s | 1,094 | |
| 2010s | 629 | |
| 2020s | 52 |
What are good nicknames for Pauline?
What names sound and feel like Pauline?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Pauline also consider these