Paulino
Paulino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Small or humble.
Origin and history
Paulino is a masculine name derived from the Latin family name Paulinus, a diminutive of Paulus. Historically popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, it has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,788 babies in the United States have been named Paulino since 1880. It ranks #3026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- TX (64.3 %)
- CA (34.3 %)
- HI (0.75 %)
- NY (0.62 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 116 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 139 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 216 |
| 1990-2000 | 261 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Paulino
- Paulino Alcántara: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Paulino Uzcudun: Boxer, Athlete
Nicknames
Lino, Pau
Fun facts
- Paulino originates from the Roman cognomen Paulinus, which was derived from Paulus.
- A famous 5th-century bishop and poet, Saint Paulinus of Nola, helped popularize the name in Western Europe.