How Many People Are Named Pola?

Complete statistics for the name Pola: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Pola
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Pola means 'ocean' in Sanskrit, making it a serene choice. Only 394 people named Pola live in the US today, which means 1 in 837,425 Americans have this name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1926 with 25 births.

~797
Living in US
1 in 415,871
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ocean
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Calm Serene Reflective
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,356
Worldwide Bearers
#33,667
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
6,742
🇬🇳 Guinea
3,332
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,603
🇵🇱 Poland
2,545
🇺🇸 United States
1,007
🇲🇽 Mexico
832
🇨🇴 Colombia
817
🇮🇹 Italy
532
🇮🇩 Indonesia
467
🇵🇰 Pakistan
452

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
394 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
236
Would be under 30 (35%)
57
Would be 30–60 (8%)
379
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 672 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
38
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Pola Through the Generations

Pola has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the decades. With only 25 births in 1926, it was a rare find then, but now it's becoming more popular again. Today, there are 394 people named Pola in the United States, with most being over 60 years old, giving the name a decidedly older generation vibe. The age distribution shows 236 under-30, 57 aged 30-60, and 379 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 31
Illinois 26
New York 21
California 6

⭐ Famous People Named Pola

Pola is a feminine given name of Greek origin, a Polish and Spanish form of the name Apolonia, a feminine form of the ancient Greek name Apollinaris, a name derived from the Greek god Apollo. Saint Apollonia was an early Christian martyr venerated in the Catholic Church and the patron saint of dentists and those battling problems with their teeth. The name is currently well-used for girls in Poland.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Pola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pola's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Pola

How Many People Have the Name Pola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 797 people in the United States currently share the name Pola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 415,871 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pola a Common or Rare Name?

Pola is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Pola Mean?

Pola means "ocean" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pola in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Pola Most Popular?

The name Pola reached peak popularity in 1926, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Pola?

Approximately 797 people named Pola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 797. That works out to roughly 1 in 415,871 Americans.

Is Pola a rare name?

Pola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 415,871 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pola mean?

Pola means "ocean" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Pola more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pola are male and 100% are female.

When was Pola most popular?

Pola peaked in 1926 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US797
All-Time Births797
1 in X1 in 415,871
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1926
World Rank#33,667
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.