The namePaulin
Paulin is the French form of Paulinus, a boy's name of Latin origin derived from Paul. It has been coming back into fashion since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Paulin comes from the Latin Paulinus, derived from paulus, "small".
Origin
Latin. Saint Paulinus of Nola, a poet, was a bishop in Campania in the 5th century.
History
The name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s and has reached its highest level in recent years.
Popularity of the name Paulin
Paulin in France
Paulin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,005 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Paulin. Half of all babies named Paulin in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 136 births a year on average, against 111 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paulin mean?
Paulin comes from the Latin Paulinus, derived from paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Paulin?
Latin. Saint Paulinus of Nola, a poet, was a bishop in Campania in the 5th century.
Is Paulin a girl's or a boy's name?
Paulin is a boy's name.