Paolina
Meaningsmall · Italian form of Paula
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,975 in 1920
8 babies were named Paolina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,536 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Paolina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Paolina, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Paolina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPaolina first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #4,975.
- TrendPaolina has climbed 2,536 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningPaolina is an Italian form of Paula, which means “small”.
About the name Paolina
Paolina is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “small”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Paolina for girls from 1920 to 2025, in 23 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #4,975 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 girls |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 244,499 girls |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 320,856 girls |
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Paolina
What does the name Paolina mean?
Paolina means “small” in Italian, as a form of Paula.
What is the origin of the name Paolina?
Paolina has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Paolina a boy or girl name?
Paolina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Paolina?
Paolina ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#4,975).