Paulene Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: paw-LEEN //pɔːˈliːn//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: small; French: little Paul

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Paulene is derived from the Latin name 'Paulus,' which means 'small' or 'humble.' The etymology traces back to the Roman family name 'Paulus,' which was common in ancient Rome. This name transitioned into the early Christian context through the figure of Saint Paul, an apostle whose writings significantly influenced Christian theology.

The name evolved into various forms across different languages, including 'Paula' in Latin and 'Paule' in Old French, before reaching the English form 'Pauline' in the medieval period. The diminutive 'Paulene' likely emerged as a variation of 'Pauline,' reflecting a trend in the formation of feminine names during the 19th century.

Historically, the name has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Paul, who lived in the first century CE and is recognized for his missionary work and epistles in the New Testament. The name gained further prominence through its use in various literary and religious texts, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and helped standardize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures.

The name 'Pauline' was also adopted by various saints and martyrs throughout Christian history, contributing to its enduring significance in religious contexts. Culturally, the name Paulene carries connotations of humility and modesty, reflecting its Latin roots.

It has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing strength in gentleness. The name's association with Saint Paul has also imbued it with a sense of resilience and moral fortitude, making it a meaningful choice in Christian communities.

Overall, Paulene represents a blend of historical depth and cultural resonance, rooted in its etymological origins and the legacy of significant historical figures.

Famous people named Paulene

In this section, you will find notable people named Paulene. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Paulene who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Paulene who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Paulene Hanson is a politician and businesswoman best known for founding the One Nation party in Australia.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Paulene, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

PaulaPaulinePaulettePaolinaPolly

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Paulene. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

PaulinaPaulaPaulettePollyPennyPaigePiperPoppy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paulene was first seen in the United States in 1907.

Paulene has ranked as high as #2240 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Kentucky.

In the past 5 years the name Paulene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Paulene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Paulene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Paulene.

Year Total Births Girl
2007 5 5
1997 6 6
1990 5 5
1988 7 7
1983 8 8
1981 8 8
1979 9 9
1977 7 7
1976 8 8
1975 11 11
1974 9 9
1973 11 11
1972 5 5
1971 15 15
1970 6 6
1969 10 10
1968 18 18
1967 15 15
1966 12 12
1965 10 10
1964 14 14
1963 13 13
1962 13 13
1961 22 22
1960 27 27
1959 20 20
1958 11 11
1957 21 21
1956 11 11
1955 21 21
1954 13 13
1953 19 19
1952 20 20
1951 21 21
1950 20 20
1949 18 18
1948 20 20
1947 30 30
1946 21 21
1945 12 12
1944 36 36
1943 30 30
1942 20 20
1941 28 28
1940 16 16
1939 23 23
1938 24 24
1937 19 19
1936 13 13
1935 28 28
1934 24 24
1933 25 25
1932 27 27
1931 27 27
1930 23 23
1929 32 32
1928 22 22
1927 24 24
1926 27 27
1925 29 29
1924 31 31
1923 32 32
1922 32 32
1921 39 39
1920 40 40
1919 21 21
1918 31 31
1917 27 27
1916 23 23
1915 18 18
1914 15 15
1913 17 17
1912 9 9
1911 11 11
1910 5 5
1909 5 5
1908 6 6
1907 5 5

Top States for Paulene (1964)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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