Total births
991
Girls' name · since 1888
Paulita
991 babies named Paulita in U.S. Social Security records since 1888, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 991
- total births
- 1888–2015
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Paulita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 991 recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Paulita has been recorded 991 times among girls since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2015.
- 991 total births
- 1888–2015 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
991 girls have been named Paulita since 1888, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2015.
- 991
- total births
- 1888–2015
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Paulita was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
26 babies were named Paulita in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Paulita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Paulita's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Paulita at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Paulita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2015
- Peak year (1927)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Paulita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Paulita's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Paulita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 51
1910s
51 births
- 1920s
1920s
131 births
- 1930s
1930s
151 births
- 1940s
1940s
114 births
- 1950s
1950s
136 births
- 1960s
1960s
130 births
- 1970s
1970s
166 births
- 1980s
1980s
71 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 166 births (17% of all-time use).
How Paulita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Paulita's total volume
Paulita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Paulita by state
Where Paulita concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 389 | 39.3% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 11 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Paulita's total US births 39.3%
Even split
389 of 991 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paulita? ▼
991 babies have been named Paulita since 1888. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1927 with 26 births.
When was Paulita most popular? ▼
Paulita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Paulita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Paulita are Texas (389 births), New Mexico (11 births).
How long has the name Paulita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Paulita since 1888 -- 128 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Paulita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paula, Pauline, Paulette, Paulina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Paulita's data
- Paulita's decade-level peak was the 1970s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Paulitas (389 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Paulita
Nearby Names Like Paulita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Paulita
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Pauline Girl
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Paulette Girl
#1406 47,087 births
Paulina Girl
#782 20,137 births
Paul Girl
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Compare Paulita side by side: Paulita vs Paula Paulita vs Pauline Paulita vs Paulette
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1888–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Paulita: Baby Name Since 1888 - 991 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/paulita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Paulita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.