Baby Name Popularity Profile

Paulina

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Paulina.

✦ Small, humble 🌍 Latin traditional
National Rank (2025) #784
All-Time Peak Rank #366 Achieved 2002
Total U.S. Births 20,137 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 822 births in 2002
💡 The Paulina Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Small, humble
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Latin diminutive of Paula, derived from 'paulus' meaning 'small, humble'.
Common Nicknames
Lina Pau
Alternative Spellings
Paolina
Pronunciation: pow-LEE-nah
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Paulina

According to SSA data, Paulina achieved its highest historical rank of #366 in 2002. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2002 with 822 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 9.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Paulina across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +9.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 822 births in 2002
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 9 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 86
1890s: 120
1900s: 89
1910s: 232
1920s: 474
1930s: 246
1940s: 179
1950s: 228
1960s: 326
1970s: 451
1980s: 1,110
1990s: 4,634
2000s: 6,562
2010s: 3,289
2020s: 2,111

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Pau-i-na
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, Florida
States with Data 34
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #384 862 2002 Insufficient historical volume
California #537 5,831 2005 11.4% Decline
Texas #385 3,755 2002 +3.5% Growth
Nevada Unranked 130 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #514 917 2023 +20.0% Growth
Colorado #690 257 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #785 987 2004 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 90 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #1017 270 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 381 1991 Insufficient historical volume
New York #2340 939 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1178 292 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 88 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 83 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #976 171 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1364 216 2003 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #816 158 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 38 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia Unranked 89 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 65 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1203 188 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #1166 78 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 34 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 49 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio Unranked 110 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #1095 50 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 35 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 11 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 11 2009 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 11 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 13 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume

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