girl's name
Paulena
paw-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 126
Paulena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Paulena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 58 |
How Popular Is Paulena?
In 1998, Paulena was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Paulena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Paulena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Paulena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Paulena
- English paw-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Paulena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Paulena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Paulena
How popular is the name Paulena?
In 1998, Paulena was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Paulena a girl's or a boy's name?
Paulena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Paulena?
Paulena has 3 syllables.
When was Paulena most popular?
Paulena peaked in 1991, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.