boy's name
Paulin
poh-LAN (French)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 5,830
France
#332
2025 births
Paulin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Paulin is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 155 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 3,803 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Paulin Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 755 |
| 1910s | 515 |
| 1920s | 445 |
| 1930s | 215 |
| 1940s | 165 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 190 |
| 1990s | 485 |
| 2000s | 1,005 |
| 2010s | 1,000 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 795 |
How Popular Is Paulin?
In 2025, Paulin was given to 155 babies in France, ranking #332 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Paulin Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Paulin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Paulin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Paulin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Paulin
- French poh-LAN
Sibling Names for Paulin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Paulin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Paulin
How popular is the name Paulin?
In 2025, Paulin was given to 155 babies in France, ranking #332 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Paulin a girl's or a boy's name?
Paulin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Paulin?
Paulin has 2 syllables.
When was Paulin most popular?
Paulin peaked in 2025, when 155 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Paulin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Paulin currently ranks #332 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.