Paulie
Pronunciation: [ p-AWL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Paulie first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 32 babies have been named Paulie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paulie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,249 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,249
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Paulie is also used as a girl name, ranked #65248.
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About the Name Paulie
Paulie is a boy name .
Is Paulie a boy or girl name? Paulie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,249 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,248. Paulie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Paulie is currently ranked #20,249 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paulie include Pau, Paul, Pauly, Pay, Paie, and Paukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paulie include Paul, Paulo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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