Paulino Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: paw-LEE-no /pɑːˈliːnoʊ/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Latin: small; humble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Paulino is derived from the Latin name Paulinus, which itself originates from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The name Paulus can be traced back to the ancient Roman era, where it was commonly used among the nobility. As Latin evolved into the Romance languages, Paulinus became popular in various forms across Europe, including Paulino in Spanish and Italian.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English-speaking world, although Paulino itself is less common in English-speaking contexts. Historically, the name Paul has significant biblical roots, as it is associated with Saint Paul the Apostle, a key figure in early Christianity who played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman Empire in the 1st century.

His letters, which form a substantial part of the New Testament, have had a lasting impact on Christian theology. The name Paul and its derivatives, including Paulino, have been borne by numerous saints and religious figures throughout the centuries, further solidifying its importance in Christian tradition.

Culturally, the name Paulino carries connotations of humility and modesty, reflective of its etymological meaning. In various cultures, it has been associated with virtues such as kindness and service, which resonate with the teachings of Saint Paul.

The name has also been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing the journey of personal growth and transformation. The diminutive form, Paulito, is sometimes used in Spanish-speaking cultures, emphasizing affection and familiarity.

Overall, Paulino reflects a rich historical and cultural legacy that underscores its enduring significance.

Famous people named Paulino

In this section, you will find notable people named Paulino. 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 Paulino who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Paulino Alcántara is a footballer best known for his time with FC Barcelona and the Philippine national team.

Paulino Rubio is a singer and actress best known for her albums such as Paulina and Ananda.

Sibling suggestions

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

PauloPabloPaulaPaulinePaoloPaulette

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Paulino. 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.

PauloPabloPaulaPavloPavlosPaxParkerPercyPerry

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paulino was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Paulino has ranked as high as #5086 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Hawaii, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Paulino has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Paulino 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 Paulino 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 Paulino.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 12 12
2024 16 16
2023 15 15
2022 19 19
2021 16 16
2020 18 18
2019 15 15
2018 11 11
2017 22 22
2016 21 21
2015 15 15
2014 25 25
2013 19 19
2012 22 22
2011 18 18
2010 23 23
2009 24 24
2008 23 23
2007 21 21
2006 27 27
2005 24 24
2004 28 28
2003 36 36
2002 19 19
2001 35 35
2000 24 24
1999 24 24
1998 26 26
1997 28 28
1996 14 14
1995 37 37
1994 25 25
1993 30 30
1992 29 29
1991 26 26
1990 22 22
1989 29 29
1988 23 23
1987 17 17
1986 28 28
1985 25 25
1984 17 17
1983 18 18
1982 16 16
1981 23 23
1980 20 20
1979 16 16
1978 14 14
1977 14 14
1976 22 22
1975 20 20
1974 17 17
1973 21 21
1972 18 18
1971 12 12
1970 21 21
1969 22 22
1968 13 13
1967 14 14
1966 11 11
1965 15 15
1964 11 11
1963 13 13
1962 15 15
1961 14 14
1960 11 11
1959 11 11
1958 9 9
1957 9 9
1956 8 8
1955 13 13
1954 9 9
1953 12 12
1952 10 10
1951 9 9
1950 13 13
1949 10 10
1948 12 12
1947 9 9
1945 8 8
1944 7 7
1943 7 7
1942 9 9
1941 11 11
1939 8 8
1938 6 6
1937 7 7
1936 18 18
1935 16 16
1934 12 12
1933 13 13
1932 11 11
1931 17 17
1930 8 8
1929 9 9
1928 24 24
1927 11 11
1926 11 11
1925 19 19
1924 14 14
1923 12 12
1922 9 9
1921 8 8
1920 8 8
1918 7 7
1917 6 6
1915 11 11
1914 8 8

Top States for Paulino (2022)

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 6
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