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The baby name Pauline is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /pɔːˈliːn/ (paw-LEEN),/ˈpɔːlɪn/ (PAW-lin).

Pauline is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /pɔːˈliːn/ (paw-LEEN),/ˈpɔːlɪn/ (PAW-lin)

What is the meaning of the name Pauline ?

The baby name Pauline is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /pɔːˈliːn/ (paw-LEEN),/ˈpɔːlɪn/ (PAW-lin).

Pauline is French in Origin.

Pauline is the French-formed feminine of Latin Paulinus/Paulus, from paulus meaning "small, humble." Adopted in French and German by the 17th century, it spread to English-speaking countries in the 18th-19th centuries, buoyed by the fame of Napoleon’s sister Pauline Bonaparte. The name enjoyed strong use through the early 1900s in France, Britain, and the United States before declining mid-century; today it reads as a tailored vintage classic. Religious bearers include Saint Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus (Brazil) and Blessed Pauline Jaricot, while Robert Browning’s 1833 poem "Pauline" kept it in literary circulation.

International variants and relatives include Paulina (Latin/Spanish/Polish), Paula, Paola (Italian), Polina (Russian), Pavlina (Slavic), Paulette and Paule (French), and Paulien (Dutch). Diminutives and nicknames include Lina, Polly, and Pauli. The core meaning remains "little; humble," via the masculine root Paul. In French, Pauline is usually pronounced poh-LEEN; in English, PAW-leen.

Pauline has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Pauline

Pauline Bonaparte Politician · Born 1780 · France Pauline Bonaparte was best known as Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister and a prominent princess of the French imperial family. Born Pauline Marie Bonaparte in 1780, she was the sixth child of Letizia Ramolino and Carlo Buonaparte and also became the sovereign Duchess of Guastalla and princess consort of Sulmona and Rossano. Pauline Collins Actor · Born 1940 · United Kingdom Pauline Collins is a British actor best known for her role as Shirley Valentine in the film of the same name. She also starred in the popular TV series Upstairs, Downstairs. Her performance in Shirley Valentine earned her an Academy Award nomination. Pauline Moran Actor|musician · Born 1947 · United Kingdom Pauline Moran is an English actress best known for playing Miss Felicity Lemon in Agatha Christie's Poirot. Born on 26 August 1947, she trained at several schools, including the National Youth Theatre and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Pauline Starke Actor · Born 1901 · United States Pauline Starke was an American actress best known for her roles in silent films during the 1920s. She starred in notable films like 'The Viking' and 'The Red Mill', captivating audiences with her performances. Pauline Étienne Actor · Born 1989 · Belgium Pauline Étienne is a Belgian actor best known for her role in the film 'The Nun' and the TV series 'Into the Night'. She has captivated audiences with her versatile performances across various genres. Pauline Lafont Actor · Born 1963 · France Pauline Lafont was a French actress best known for her role in the film 'L'été en pente douce'. She appeared in several films during the 1980s, including 'Papy fait de la résistance'. Her promising career was tragically cut short when she passed away in 1988.

Celebrity babies named Pauline

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Pauline Sinclair Paloma Jiménez model ★★★★★ Vin Diesel film producer ★★★★★
Pauline Hamburger France Gall singer ★★★★★ Michel Berger singer ★★★★★
Pauline Ducruet Princess Stéphanie of Monaco singer ★★★★★ Daniel Ducruet singer ★★★★★
Pauline Lafont Bernadette Lafont film director ★★★★★ Diourka Medveczky film director ★★★★★

Pauline – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2018 #1 — 934
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
FJ 0 #6 1 374
BF 0 #9 2 188
MT Girls 0 #12 239 3,773
BF Girls 0 #16 2 315
BW 0 #17 3 960
CM Girls 0 #18 2,415 11,671
JM Girls 0 #20 559 7,507
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
BN 0 #25 8 2,297
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
CM 0 #34 22 2,592
ID 0 #36 4 2,238
MT 0 #38 6 1,767
BW Girls 0 #41 125 4,216
MO 0 #46 7 2,706
PH 0 #46 51 5,607
JM 0 #49 39 3,714
NL Girls 2014 #53 9 73
CY 0 #55 6 1,632
LU 0 #60 7 2,830
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
SG Girls 0 #81 1,262 18,916
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
ID Girls 0 #85 14 3,319
TW 0 #88 13 4,523
BN Girls 0 #90 17 5,459
SG 0 #94 207 11,010
CY Girls 0 #96 26 3,755
NA Girls 0 #102 135 7,146
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
Norway Girls 2023 #110 8 467
OM 0 #114 8 6,215
Switzerland Girls 2024 #120 16 1,786
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
MU 0 #124 13 3,613
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
Belgium Girls 2024 #137 49 424
LU Girls 0 #138 49 4,850
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
France Girls 2021 #143 366 3,185
HK Girls 0 #145 1,066 16,104
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
AE 0 #157 21 10,220
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
MO Girls 0 #183 69 7,056
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
DK 0 #193 11 5,198
AO Girls 0 #195 15 4,575
HK 0 #201 160 8,483
MY 0 #201 136 12,352
Austria 0 #204 10 850
NL Girls 0 #204 1,967 5,933
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
NL 0 #211 194 2,481
PH Girls 0 #214 189 13,098
TW Girls 0 #218 59 8,139
GR Girls 0 #222 21 6,293
MY Girls 0 #223 1,536 24,821
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NG 0 #235 30 5,926
ZA Girls 0 #237 2,646 25,928
PT 0 #242 9 4,161
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
QA Girls 0 #245 72 15,378
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
NG Girls 0 #253 1,131 15,093
Canada Girls 2024 #259 27 2,795
DK Girls 0 #263 54 7,429
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
CN Girls 0 #284 66 8,829
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
GH Girls 0 #295 30 6,973
OM Girls 0 #301 96 15,987
JO Girls 0 #305 21 7,570
SA 0 #305 8 10,560
Austria Girls 0 #308 115 1,885
MU Girls 0 #315 37 8,539
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
ZA 0 #327 121 14,421
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
CZ Girls 0 #331 11 5,378
Germany Girls 0 #331 827 4,949
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
Germany 0 #341 99 2,542
PL Girls 0 #344 11 5,096
BR 0 #353 8 5,969
RU Girls 0 #357 146 11,913
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
Finland Girls 0 #381 11 1,368
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
CL 0 #399 13 6,867
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
LB 0 #405 286 13,263
EG 0 #406 7 6,387
AE Girls 0 #418 136 20,968
KW Girls 0 #422 94 19,177
Spain 0 #424 29 2,326
PT Girls 0 #425 27 7,952
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
CM Boys 0 #477 74 12,054
PS Girls 0 #485 39 10,981
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
CR Girls 0 #506 27 11,342
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BH 0 #529 25 17,937
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IL Girls 0 #580 38 11,648
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IN Girls 0 #617 15 13,121
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #625 6 8,289
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IT 0 #650 65 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #683 56 3,895
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #717 12 11,684
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SA Girls 0 #762 174 25,931
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #788 197 5,561
TN 0 #797 33 13,765
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
CL Girls 0 #802 50 14,098
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #872 45 8,487
BR Girls 0 #873 69 12,708
EG Girls 0 #917 43 14,742
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NG Boys 0 #932 20 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,016 63 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MA 0 #1,078 51 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,088 367 9,415
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,132 47 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,154 30 17,781
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
TR 0 #1,191 21 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Pauline is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
NL
Norway
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Pauline

Pauline is predominantly a girl's name.
Pauline is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /pɔːˈliːn/ (paw-LEEN),/ˈpɔːlɪn/ (PAW-lin).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Paulina, Pauleen, Pawline, Paulette and Paula.
Yes, very popular — Pauline ranked #1 in Ireland in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Pauline ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2018).
Pauline's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #37 in 2011 to #143 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 9 notable people named Pauline are in our database, including Pauline Bonaparte (Politician), Pauline Collins (Actor), Pauline Moran (Actor|musician).
Yes — at least 4 celebrity couples have chosen Pauline for their child, including Paloma Jiménez and Vin Diesel.