Holding steady.
Popularity of Paullette since 1944
Babies named Paullette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paullette is a rare feminine name that saw its peak popularity in 1946, when it was given to a small number of baby girls in the United States. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1944, during the height of mid-century enthusiasm for French-style diminutives like Claudette and Jeanette. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, its trajectory has remained stable with very low but consistent usage over the decades. As a variant of Paulette, Paullette carries the same humble meaning as the classic Paul, yet offers a more distinctive spelling. Its lack of state-level concentration suggests scattered, nationwide use rather than regional popularity.
Paullette is a feminine diminutive of Paula, itself the feminine form of Paul, from the Roman family name Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble'. The suffix -ette is a French diminutive, giving the meaning 'little Paula'. The name gained modest use in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by similar French feminine forms like Paulette.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Paulie, Etta, Lettie
Variants: Paulette
Sibling names for Paullette
Names that share Paullette's style, for a brother or sister.
