Will my child share the name Pauline with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Pauline per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pauline in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Pauline becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Pauline has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1666 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1076 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Pauline a good choice for a distinctive name?

Pauline is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Pauline a popular baby name in the United States?

Pauline does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Pauline

Pauline is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Pauline in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

About the Name Pauline

Pauline has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1666 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1076 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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