Paulanne
A feminine combination of the names Paula and Anne.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Paulanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Paulanne today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paulanne births was 1952 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paulanne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Paulanne is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Paulannes were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Paulanne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1952
6 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1965 SSA rank
#7,249
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Paulanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Paulanne from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Paulanne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Paulanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Paulanne
The name Paulanne is a combination of the names Paul and Anne, which have their origins in different cultures and languages. The first part, Paul, is derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." This name was borne by the apostle Paul, who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout the ancient Roman Empire.
The second part, Anne, is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." It is a name that has been popular among Christians for centuries, particularly due to its association with the mother of the Virgin Mary, who is known as Saint Anne in the Catholic tradition.
The earliest recorded use of the name Paulanne can be traced back to the 16th century in France, where it was likely a combination of the popular French names Paul and Anne. During this time, the name was often used as a feminine form of Paul, as it was common practice to create feminine versions of traditionally masculine names.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Paulanne was Paulanne de Chabannais (1556-1623), a French noblewoman known for her involvement in the French Wars of Religion. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry IV and played a role in the negotiations that led to the Edict of Nantes, which granted religious tolerance to Protestants in France.
Another historical figure with the name Paulanne was Paulanne de Marle (1620-1688), a French painter and engraver who was known for her portraits and religious works. She was part of the artistic circle in Paris and was admired for her technical skills and attention to detail.
In the 18th century, Paulanne de Beaumont (1730-1803) was a French writer and educator who published several works on education and moral philosophy. She was a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment and was known for her progressive ideas on education, particularly for women.
Moving to the 19th century, Paulanne Duvernay (1812-1890) was a French-Canadian journalist and publisher who founded the newspaper Le Défricheur. She was a vocal advocate for the rights of French Canadians and played a significant role in the cultural and political movements of her time.
Finally, in the 20th century, Paulanne Huntsman (1912-2002) was an American artist and sculptor known for her works in bronze and stone. She was a member of the National Academy of Design and had her works exhibited in various museums and galleries throughout the United States.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the name Paulanne throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.
People
Paulanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paulanne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paulanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paulanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paulanne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Paulanne a common name?
We classify Paulanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paulanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Paulanne was 1952, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paulanne is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Paulanne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paulanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paulanne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Paulanne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paulanne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Paulanne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Paulanne?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.