Paulson
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,664 in 2016
0 babies were named Paulson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Paulson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryPaulson first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #9,664.
About the name Paulson
Paulson is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Paulson for boys only in 2016, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #9,664 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2016, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Paulson
What is the origin of the name Paulson?
Paulson has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Paulson a boy or girl name?
Paulson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Paulson?
Paulson is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #9,664 in 2016.