Paulene
Paulene is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,291 in the US, popular nicknames include Pau, Pay, and Pauie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Paulene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 451 babies have been named Paulene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paulene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,291 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,291
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Paulene
Paulene is a girl name .
Paulene is currently ranked #70,291 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paulene include Pau, Pay, Pauie, and Paulie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paulene include Paula, Paulina, Paulette, Pauline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis