US Popularity Rank: 5318

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Small; Humble

Paulyne is a girl’s name of French and Latin origin. It’s a variant of Pauline, a French feminine form of Paul, which derives from the Latin Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble.” This meaning is sure to remind baby to always stay modest and grounded! In Christianity, Saint Paul was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, making this name popular among Christians. First used in 20th-century France, Pauline became popular in the US in the 1880s, and continued to rank high in the baby name charts until 1959. Why not bring this elegant name back into fashion with the more modern spelling of Paulyne?