Brett Paulin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Brett Paulin — from Brittany
123K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Brett Paulin is a name that combines French origins. The first name Brett is a masculine given name of French origin. Brett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in County Tipperary, County Waterford and County Sligo. Brett is de Breit in the Irish language. The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine. The surname Paulin: Paulin is a French masculine given name and surname. People with the surname Paulin Donald Paulin, American businessman and politician Georges Paulin (1902–42), French car designer and wartime resistance fighter Scott Paulin (born 1950), American actor and television director Tom Paulin (born 1949), Northern Irish poet and critic Viveca Paulin (born 1969), Swedish actress People with the given name Paulin Paulin Bordeleau (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player Paulin Dhëmbi (born 1979), Albanian footballer Paulin Freitas (1909–1989), Togolese politician Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin (1783–1855). Brett is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 123K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Brett reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Brett

Meaning: from Brittany

French

Brett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in County Tipperary, County Waterford and County Sligo. Brett is de Breit in the Irish language. The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine.

Surname: Paulin

French

Paulin is a French masculine given name and surname. People with the surname Paulin Donald Paulin, American businessman and politician Georges Paulin (1902–42), French car designer and wartime resistance fighter Scott Paulin (born 1950), American actor and television director Tom Paulin (born 1949), Northern Irish poet and critic Viveca Paulin (born 1969), Swedish actress People with the given name Paulin Paulin Bordeleau (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player Paulin Dhëmbi (born 1979), Albanian footballer Paulin Freitas (1909–1989), Togolese politician Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin (1783–1855).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Brett is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Brett by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Brett Paulin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Brett Paulin:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Brett?
The first name Brett originates from French. Brett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person. Bretts arrived in both Ireland and England via their respective Norman conquests. Irish Bretts are most numerous in County Tipperary, County Waterford and County Sligo. Brett is de Breit in the Irish language. The given name Brett derives from the surname and can be either masculine or feminine.
When was Brett most popular?
The name Brett reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Paulin?
The surname Paulin originates from French. Paulin is a French masculine given name and surname. People with the surname Paulin Donald Paulin, American businessman and politician Georges Paulin (1902–42), French car designer and wartime resistance fighter Scott Paulin (born 1950), American actor and television director Tom Paulin (born 1949), Northern Irish poet and critic Viveca Paulin (born 1969), Swedish actress People with the given name Paulin Paulin Bordeleau (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player Paulin Dhëmbi (born 1979), Albanian footballer Paulin Freitas (1909–1989), Togolese politician Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin (1783–1855).
How common is the surname Paulin?
The surname Paulin is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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