Paulina

Meaning of Paulina

Paulina is the feminine form of Paulinus, which means "small" or "humble."

Paulina has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paulina

Paulina has held fairly steady, sitting around #784 in 2025 after peaking at #366 in 2002.

Notable people named Paulina

• Paulina Rubio
  Mexican singer, actress, businesswoman
• Paulina Porizkova
  Czech-American model, actress
• Paulina Gretzky
  American actress, model, singer
• Paulina Chávez
  American actress, singer
• Paulina Kulczycki
  German model, television presenter

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Questions about the name Paulina

What does the name Paulina mean?

Paulina means paulina is the feminine form of paulinus, which means "small" or "humble.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Paulina a boy's or a girl's name?

Paulina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Paulina?

In 2025, Paulina ranked #784 for girls, down from #781 the year before.

When was Paulina most popular?

Paulina peaked at #366 in 2002.