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.
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How Popular Is The Name Pauline?

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
In comparison to the previous year's data

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