Paulina
Paulina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Paulina
Root meaning: “small”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Paulīna, feminine form of Paulīnus, derivative of Paulus, from paulus (“small”). Name of a third-century saint.
How popular is Paulina?
Since 1880, 20,137 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Paulina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #366 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #11156 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #784 for girls, with 346 babies given the name.
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Paulina FAQ
What does the name Paulina mean?
Paulina traces back to a root meaning "small". A female given name from Latin. From Latin Paulīna, feminine form of Paulīnus, derivative of Paulus, from paulus (“small”). Name of a third-century saint.
What is the origin of the name Paulina?
Paulina is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Paulina?
Since 1880, 20,137 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Paulina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #366 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #11156 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #784 for girls, with 346 babies given the name.
Is Paulina a boy or girl name?
Paulina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,137 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.