Paulino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Paulino is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Paulus', meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It evolved from Latin forms to modern variants used in various languages. The name is associated with positive traits and has a biblical connection through Saint Paul. It has maintained popularity in Spanish and Portuguese cultures.
The name Paulino is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Paulino has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Paulino' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2974th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2309th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2534th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2325th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2612th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3700th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5257th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Paulino' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Paulino"
Pronunciation
/pɔˈliːnoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Paulino is derived from the Latin name 'Paulus', which means 'small' or 'humble'.
Meaning
small, humble
Language Evolution
Paulus (Latin), Paulo (Portuguese/Spanish), Paulinus (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian context due to Saint Paul, an apostle in the New Testament, and has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Paulo, Pablo, Paula
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Paulino has a positive connotation, often associated with humility and strength, and remains popular in many Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Famous People
Paulino Nunes, Brazilian actor, Paulino Alcántara, Filipino footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Paulino"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Paulino"
"Paulino" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2974th of 7545 | 124 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2309th of 6773 | 191 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2534th of 7552 | 198 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2325th of 10718 | 270 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2612th of 16616 | 379 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3700th of 24088 | 402 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5257th of 23106 | 212 |
Regional Popularity of "Paulino" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
52.83% 1250th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
49.38% 1162nd/2353 |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
45.22% 1290th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
35.33% 1243rd/3518 |
42.21% 1707th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
31.36% 1629th/5194 |
24.36% 1539th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
34.12% 2495th/7313 |
30.51% 2277th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
48.04% 3015th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Paulino" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Paulino"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Paulino" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.