Paulie
Meaningsmall · English form of Paula
Paulie is a Latin girl name meaning “small”, with English roots. It's a form of Paula, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Paulie has the name Paul hiding inside it.
- Word funPaulie doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationPaulie peaked in 1951, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Paulie you'd meet today is about 74 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Paulies too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Paulie would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryPaulie 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.
US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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About the name Paulie
Paulie is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “small”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin names
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Paulie
What does the name Paulie mean?
Paulie means “small” and comes from English, as a form of Paula. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Brooke (“small stream”), Paulina (“small”), Paula (“small”) and Paola (“small”).
What is the origin of the name Paulie?
Paulie is Latin in origin, and its meaning traces back to English. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Paulie a boy or girl name?
Paulie is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Paulie.
How popular is the name Paulie?
Paulie ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1951, when it reached #4,833.
What names are similar to Paulie?
If you like Paulie, you might also like Brooke, Paulina, Paula and Paola.
What should I know before naming my baby Paulie?
Paulie is a Latin girl name meaning “small”, with English roots. It's a form of Paula, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.