Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Paolina since 1920
Babies named Paolina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Paolina is a feminine Italian name that has maintained a steady but very low profile in the United States. First recorded in 1920, it saw its peak popularity in 2004, yet never ranked higher than 10,917 nationwide. With a trajectory described as stable, the name has not experienced the revival seen by some vintage names. The most recent data from 2025 shows roughly 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name, indicating its continued rarity. While no top states are associated with its use, Paolina fits comfortably among other Italian feminine names like Giulia and Sofia.
Paolina is the Italian feminine form of Paulinus, a Roman cognomen derived from Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The name has been in use in Italy since the Roman era, often associated with early Christian saints and noble families. It remains a classic but uncommon choice in modern Italy.
“Paolina” around the world
Where Paolina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Paola, Lina, Pao
Sibling names for Paolina
Names that share Paolina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Giulia, Sofia, Alessandra, Francesca, Elena
Brothers: Matteo, Lorenzo, Andrea, Alessandro, Marco
