Will my child share the name Paulina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Paulina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Paulina in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Paulina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Paulina has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1077 places in the last five years. Its peak was #601 in 2009. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Paulina popular in the US as well as the UK?

Paulina is more popular in the US (#781) than in the UK (#3016). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Paulina a popular baby name in the United States?

Paulina ranks #781 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3016

Paulina

Paulina is a distinctive choice, ranked #3016 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Paulina in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3016

US Rank #781

About the Name Paulina

Paulina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1077 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #601 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Paulina is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #781, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.