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How Many People Are Named Paulina?
Estimated people named Paulina living in the U.S. today
18,016
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 19,795
- Peak year: 2002 (822 births)
- Estimated living today: 18,016
Paulina by age group — who carries the name today?
Paulina popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Paulina
Paulina has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 19,795 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 18,016 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 18,972 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Paulinas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Paulina in the US?
An estimated 18,016 people named Paulina are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Paulina rare — about 1 in 18,972 Americans.
Is Paulina a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Paulina is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Paulina most popular?
Paulina peaked in 2002, when 822 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Paulina?
Paulina ranks #1,688 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).