Pauline
Pronunciation: [ p-awl-EEN ]
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Pauline first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 67 babies have been named Pauline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pauline is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,095 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,095
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Pauline
Pauline is a boy name .
Is Pauline a boy or girl name? Pauline is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,095 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,445. Pauline is more commonly used as a girl name.
Pauline is currently ranked #15,095 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pauline include Pau, Paul, Pauly, Paulie, Ine, Iney, Pay, Paie, and Paukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pauline include Paul, Paulo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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