Holding steady.
Popularity of Paulita since 1888
Babies named Paulita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Paulita's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 131 |
| 1930s | 151 |
| 1940s | 114 |
| 1950s | 136 |
| 1960s | 130 |
| 1970s | 166 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paulita is a Spanish diminutive of Paula, from the Latin Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1888, which remains its peak year, and has been used only sporadically since. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low frequency, with no recorded births in many recent years. As a feminine form of Paul, it shares roots with names like Paula and Pauline, but with a distinctly Spanish diminutive -ita suffix conveying affection. Its rarity gives it a unique charm for families seeking an underused name with clear cultural ties.
Paulita is a Spanish diminutive of Paula, the feminine form of Paul, which derives from the Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures since at least the 19th century, typically as a term of endearment for a girl named Paula.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pauli, Lita, Pau
Sibling names for Paulita
Names that share Paulita's style, for a brother or sister.
