Small or humble
Paulette is the French feminine diminutive of Paul. It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century as a chic, softer alternative to Paula, though it has since become a rare vintage choice.
Less common today
Paulette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,406 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major motion picture actress of the 1940s
Subject of a high-profile Mexican disappearance case
The manicurist and confidante to Elle Woods · Legally Blonde
