Holding steady.
Popularity of Pauletta since 1917
Babies named Pauletta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 117 |
| 1940s | 756 |
| 1950s | 757 |
| 1960s | 440 |
| 1970s | 222 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pauletta is a classic American diminutive name from the 1940s, peaking in 1948. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never undergone a sudden rise or fall, but it has settled into quiet rarity. The name never ranked in the top 1000 in the most recent year it was recorded, 2025, and no top states recorded notable usage. Pauletta's structure mirrors other -etta names that flourished in the same era, offering a vintage feel without being a modern revival. Its enduring charm lies in its dainty suffix and connection to the ever-popular Paula.
Pauletta is a feminine diminutive of Paula, which itself derives from the Latin masculine Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble.' The suffix -etta is an Italianate diminutive ending that entered English usage in the 19th and early 20th centuries, giving Pauletta the sense of 'little Paula.' It was most popular in the United States during the 1940s, following a broader trend of elaborate feminine forms of classic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Etta, Paula, Letty
Sibling names for Pauletta
Names that share Pauletta's style, for a brother or sister.
