Holding steady.
Popularity of Paulyne since 1895
Babies named Paulyne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Paulyne's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 125 |
| 1920s | 156 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paulyne is an uncommon variant spelling of Pauline, a name that has never achieved widespread popularity. It first appeared in United States records in 1895, its peak year, and has remained consistently rare since. Unlike its parent name Pauline, which was a top 100 name in the late 1800s, Paulyne has always been a rare choice, with no recorded usage in the top 1000 for any decade. The name has been given to fewer than five girls per year historically, making it a truly unique choice. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has never experienced a surge of popularity. The variant spelling with a 'y' reflects late 19th-century naming trends but has not seen a revival in modern times.
Paulyne is an English variant spelling of Pauline, the feminine form of Paul. Paul derives from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. This spelling emerged in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century as part of a broader trend of adding a 'y' to familiar names. Its use has been rare and sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Paulyne
Names that share Paulyne's style, for a brother or sister.
