Paulson
Pronunciation: [ p-AWLS-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Paulson is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AWLS-uhn.
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Paulson first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 7 babies have been named Paulson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paulson is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,004 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,004
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Paulson
Paulson is a boy name .
Paulson is currently ranked #14,004 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paulson include Pau, Paul, Pauly, Paulie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Pay, Paie, and Paukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paulson include Paul, Paulo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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