How Many People Are Named Polo?

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

Polo
Rare
Persian

Polo means 'horse' in Persian and it's very rare, with only 488 people named Polo living in the US today, making up just 1 in 676,840 Americans. That's a lot of zeros! The majority, 57%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~3,613
Living in US
1 in 91,738
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Horse
🌐
Origin
Persian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are often seen as visionaries and leaders, destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,754
Worldwide Bearers
#54,968
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,679
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,363
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,356
🇺🇸 United States
1,205
🇳🇬 Nigeria
909
🇱🇸 Lesotho
887
🇲🇽 Mexico
882
🇮🇩 Indonesia
492
🇪🇬 Egypt
347
🇨🇴 Colombia
327

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
488 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
337
Would be under 30 (57%)
120
Would be 30–60 (20%)
132
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 589 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
96

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

📜 Polo Through the Generations

Polo has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2001 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, there are 488 people named Polo in the United States, with most falling into the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, 337 of these individuals are under 30, indicating that Polo remains a fresh choice for parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 44
California 29

⭐ Famous People Named Polo

Polo is a masculine given name and nickname. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Polo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Polo's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Polo

How Many People Have the Name Polo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,613 people in the United States currently share the name Polo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 91,738 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Polo a Common or Rare Name?

Polo is classified as 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 Polo Mean?

Polo means "horse" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Polo Most Popular?

The name Polo reached peak popularity in 2001, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Polo?

Approximately 3,613 people named Polo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,613. That works out to roughly 1 in 91,738 Americans.

Is Polo a rare name?

Polo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 91,738 Americans has this name.

What does the name Polo mean?

Polo means "horse" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Polo more male or female?

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

When was Polo most popular?

Polo peaked in 2001 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US3,613
All-Time Births3,613
1 in X1 in 91,738
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year2001
World Rank#54,968
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.