The namePaolina
Paolina is an Italian girl's name, a form of Paulina.
- Girl's name
- Italian
Meaning
Like Paul, it comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
Origin
Italian.
History
Found in France since the mid 1920s, Paolina grew in the 2000s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Paolina
Paolina in France
881stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
950babies named Paolina in France since 1900
Paolina was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 295 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Paolina. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Paolina in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 38 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paolina mean?
Like Paul, it comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Paolina?
Italian.
Is Paolina a girl's or a boy's name?
Paolina is a girl's name.