Paulina
Pronunciation: [ p-awl-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Paulina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 5 babies have been named Paulina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paulina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,311 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,311
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Paulina
Paulina is a boy name .
Is Paulina a boy or girl name? Paulina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,311 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #780. Paulina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Paulina is currently ranked #25,311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paulina include Pau, Paul, Pauly, Paulie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Pay, Paie, and Paukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paulina include Paul, Paulo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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