Meaning and history
Paulino is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine form derived from Paulinus, a diminutive of the Roman name Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble.” Saint Paul the Apostle made the broader name family central to Christianity, while several saints named Paulinus reinforced the extended form. Notable bearers include Spanish-Filipino footballer Paulino Alcántara, an early star of FC Barcelona, and Spanish writer and politician Paulino Masip. Paulina is the corresponding feminine form in many languages.
20062006: 27 births, rank #3,686
2007: 21 births, rank #4,493
2008: 23 births, rank #4,267
2009: 24 births, rank #4,160
2010: 23 births, rank #4,241
20112011: 18 births, rank #4,983
2012: 22 births, rank #4,390
2013: 19 births, rank #4,804
2014: 25 births, rank #4,014
2015: 15 births, rank #5,746
20162016: 21 births, rank #4,624
2017: 22 births, rank #4,466
2018: 11 births, rank #7,136
2019: 15 births, rank #5,813
2020: 18 births, rank #5,041
20212021: 16 births, rank #5,562
2022: 19 births, rank #5,019
2023: 15 births, rank #5,927
2024: 16 births, rank #5,659
20252025: 12 births, rank #6,803
In 2025, 12 babies were recorded with the name Paulino, ranking #6,803 among boys.