Holding steady.
Popularity of Paulena since 1918
Babies named Paulena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Paulena's real moment was 1918.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paulena is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1918. That year marked its highest usage, though it has remained uncommon, with no recent rank or one-in-N statistic available. The trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced a significant surge or decline. Paulena is a variant of Paulina, a Latin diminutive of Paul, which derives from 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The name has a classic, vintage feel, similar to other elaborations like Josephine or Caroline. While it has never been widely used, Paulena offers a distinctive alternative to more common Paul-derived names.
Paulena is a feminine elaboration of Paul, which derives from the Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The name Paul was borne by the apostle Saint Paul and became common across Christian Europe. The feminine form Paulina has been used since the Roman era, and Paulena appears as an English variant, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Paula, Lena, Polly
Sibling names for Paulena
Names that share Paulena's style, for a brother or sister.
