The namePaulette
Paulette is a French feminine of Paul. It was popular in America in the 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Paulette comes from Paul, from the Latin paulus, "small".
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Paulette Goddard, star of Modern Times, made the name known. In the United States it reached 117th in 1946.
Did you know?
- Paulette Goddard, Charlie Chaplin's co-star in Modern Times, was also his wife.
Famous people named Paulette
- Paulette Goddard, actress
Popularity of the name Paulette
Paulette in the United States
Paulette was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 15,942 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Paulette. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1948. Half of all babies named Paulette in the United States were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 135 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Paulette in France
Paulette was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 76,815 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Paulette. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Paulette in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Paulette
Names from the same generation as Paulette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paulette mean?
Paulette comes from Paul, from the Latin paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Paulette?
Latin, through French.
Is Paulette a girl's or a boy's name?
Paulette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Paulette?
In 2024, Paulette was the 1407th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 158 births.
What are the variants of the name Paulette?
Variants and related names of Paulette include Paul and Paule.
What are good sibling names for Paulette?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alba, Pia, Klara and Lucie for a sister, Lucien, Gus, Amadeus and Emil for a brother.
Who are famous people named Paulette?
Paulette Goddard, actress.