NAME PROFILE
Pauline
Pauline is a Latin name meaning 'small' or 'humble.' It conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with nurturing and caring personalities. People with this name are often seen as approachable and kind-hearted, making them delightful companions.
Key Stats
| Total births | 227,179 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%NY — 20%IL — 18%NJ — 18%
Notable People
Pauline Kael (Film critic, *The New Yorker*) · Pauline Marois (Politician, former Premier of Quebec) · Pauline Hanson (Politician, founder of One Nation party) · Pauline Oliveros (Composer and sound artist) · Pauline Gower (Pioneer aviator, first woman to fly solo in the UK)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PollyPaula
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