Pauline Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAW-leen / pɔːˈliːnLatin; French
Meaning
Latin: small; French: little
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pauline is derived from the Latin name Paulinus, which is a diminutive form of Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has been associated with several notable figures in history and literature.
Trend Summary
The name Pauline has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Paula
- Paulina
International Variants
- Paula (Spanish)
- Pauline (French)
- Paolina (Italian)
Famous people named Pauline
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pauline was first seen in the United States in 1893. Pauline has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Pauline has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pauline (1939)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 35 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 24 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |