Paulina
Paulina is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Small, humble”, pronounced paw-LEE-nah. It ranked #784 in the United States in 2025, given to 346 babies, and peaked at #366 in 2002. Common nicknames: Pau, Lina, Polly.
How popular is Paulina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Paulina mean, and where does it come from?
Paulina is the Latin diminutive of Paula, used in Poland, Spain, Sweden and Mexico in the same spelling and read differently in each. Shakespeare gave it to the fiercest woman in The Winter's Tale, the one who tells a king exactly what he has done. American records hold it since 1880, and it peaked in 2002. It has an advantage over Paula in English: the extra syllable makes it sound deliberate rather than inherited, which is often the difference between a name that revives and one that waits.
How is Paulina used around the world?
Paulina is used in 6 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Male FormPaulin
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Paulina?
Famous People Named Paulina
- Paulina Rubio — Mexican singer and actress
- Paulina Chiziane — Mozambican novelist, the first woman to publish a novel in Mozambique
- Paulina Vega — Colombian model and Miss Universe 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Paulina mean?
Paulina is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Small, humble." Paulina is the Latin diminutive of Paula, used in Poland, Spain, Sweden and Mexico in the same spelling and read differently in each. Shakespeare gave it to the fiercest woman in The Winter's Tale, the one who tells a king exactly what he has done.
How do you pronounce Paulina?
Paulina is pronounced paw-LEE-nah. Common variations include Pauline, Paulena, Paolina.
Is Paulina a girl name?
Yes, Paulina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Pau, Lina, Polly.