Pauline
pa(u)-li-ne
US Popularity:4850
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Small, humble
Pauline is a girl’s name with Latin and Roman origins meaning “small” and “humble.” This baby name is famously known as Napoleon Bonaparte's favorite sister. In the literary world, the character Pauline is featured in the Shakespeare play, A Winter’s Tale. Within the play, Pauline is a noblewoman of Sicily and fierce in her defense of Hermione's virtue. Though baby won’t stay small forever, this name has a built-in legacy for them even when their all grown up.
Pauline Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pauline is currently #2194 on The Bump
Girl:Pauline is currently #1517 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pauline is currently #4850 in U.S. births
Girl:Pauline is currently #2742 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2742
in 2023
+ 203
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Pauline
Behind the Name, Pauline, July 2017
Behind the Name, Paulino, July 2008
WordSense Dictionary, Pauline
WordSense Dictionary, Paulina
Behind the Name, Paul, December 2022
Britannica, Pauline Bonaparte sister of Napoleon
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