Pauletta is a unique and charming feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'paupertas', meaning poverty. It was popularized by American actress Pauletta Pearson, who married basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson in 1991. The name has since gained popularity as a non-traditional choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet appealing.
The name Pauletta was quite popular between the years 1942 and 1949, with a peak of 107 births in both 1948 and 1949. However, its popularity significantly declined thereafter, with fewer than 30 births per year from 1950 onwards, and only single-digit numbers from the late 1970s to the early 1990s.