Paulino
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Paulino is a Latin name meaning “small” or “humble”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Paulino
Paulino is a name of Latin origin, functioning as a derivative of the name Paul. The root name 'Paullus' translates to small or humble, originally signifying a cognomen in the Roman Republic. The suffix '-ino' serves as a diminutive indicator, which historically transitioned the name from a descriptive descriptor into a standalone name common in Romance-speaking cultures.
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Gender Usage of the Name Paulino
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Paulino is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Paulino
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Paulino is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 645K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.45M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Paulino ranked #9,861 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,083 in 2024 — a drop of 4,778 places. Paulino shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #950 in 1936. Its lowest recorded position was #10,738 in 2011. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell -245 places (from #9,616 to #9,861).
Name StyleMethodology
Paulino is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 77% of available years and remains active today, averaging 4 births per year after a historical peak in 1995.Characteristics of the Name Paulino
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- P — Boy Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Paulino utilizes a three-syllable pattern with a medial stress, giving it a melodic and approachable phonetic quality. This rhythm supports a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic. It is associated with the historical Saint Paul through its roots in the same nomenclature tradition.
Middle Names For Paulino
Middle names used with PaulinoMethodology
Paulino is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Paulino Antonio · Paulino Jesus · Paulino David · Paulino Antorio · Paulino ManuelView all 6 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for PaulinoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Paulino is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Paulino Allen · Paulino Allan · Paulino Alvin · Paulino Asher · Paulino Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Paulino
Sound Like Paulino Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Paulin · Palani · Paolino · View all 4 names
Spelled Like Paulino Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Paulinho · Paulin · Paolino
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Paul · Patrick · Peter · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Paulino Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Paulino”
Dictionary Meaning of "Paulino"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Paulino in ASL
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