How old is someone named Paulette?
The average Paulette is 65 years old.
Half of all living Paulettes are between 59 and 77.
When was Paulette popular?
Paulette rose fast and peaked in 1948, right after World War II, then faded almost as fast. 58% of all Paulettes were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 76 | 0 |
| 1920s | 314 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 591 | 150 |
| 1940s | 15,942 | 9,700 |
| 1950s | 14,903 | 11,000 |
| 1960s | 7,435 | 6,500 |
| 1970s | 3,640 | 3,400 |
| 1980s | 1,227 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 792 | 780 |
| 2000s | 403 | 400 |
| 2010s | 1,010 | 1,000 |
| 2020s | 814 | 810 |
How many Paulettes are still alive?
About 35,000 Paulettes are alive in the US today. That's 75% of the roughly 47,000 babies named Paulette since 1907.
Most Paulettes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Paulette?
More than half of living Paulettes are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Paulette an old name?
Yes. Paulette is older than 95 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Paulette will be 53 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Paulettes make up more of the total.
Is Paulette a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Paulettes are women.
Names the same age as Paulette
NAME TWIN
Paulette's name twin is Lynda. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lynda's age curve is the closest match to Paulette's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Paulette
How old is the average Paulette?
The average Paulette in the US is 65 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Paulette?
About 35,000 Paulettes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 47,000 babies given the name since 1907.
When was the name Paulette most popular?
In 1948, when about 2,600 baby girls were named Paulette.
Is Paulette a Boomer name?
Yes. About 61% of living Paulettes are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this