Pauline
Peaked at #32 nationally in 1915, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Pauline has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Pauline — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#32
in 1915
Current rank
#3475
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Pauline reached its peak popularity for girls in 1915, ranking #32 nationally with 6,334 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2609 (2014) to #3475 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Pauline ranks #3475 nationally for girls, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,475 | 45 |
| 2023 | #2,749 | 63 |
| 2022 | #2,948 | 57 |
| 2021 | #3,283 | 49 |
| 2020 | #3,054 | 53 |
| 2019 | #3,208 | 50 |
| 2018 | #2,771 | 62 |
| 2017 | #2,828 | 60 |
Pauline — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#903
in 1905
Last ranked
#3523
in 1964
Years tracked
56
1893–1964
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1893, Pauline reached its peak popularity for boys in 1905, ranking #903 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Pauline hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1964, when it stood at #3523.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #3,523 | 7 |
| 1963 | #3,919 | 6 |
| 1960 | #3,953 | 6 |
| 1957 | #3,476 | 7 |
| 1956 | #4,328 | 5 |
| 1954 | #3,112 | 8 |
| 1953 | #4,210 | 5 |
| 1952 | #2,824 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Pauline most popular?
Pauline was most popular in 1915, when it ranked #32 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Pauline becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Pauline?
At least 227,123 babies have been recorded with the name Pauline in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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