Pola
Every Pola since 1911 — 682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pola
Pola is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,942 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 682 American babies have been named Pola. Its peak came in 1926, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pola stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pola year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,942 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,951 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,527 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,554 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,861 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,168 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,383 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,360 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,896 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,697 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,648 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,667 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,528 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,234 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,030 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,851 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,627 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,430 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,763 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,962 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,730 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,478 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,995 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,732 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,668 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,079 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,911 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,334 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,886 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,111 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,443 |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,100 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,610 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,164 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pola
- Pola Negri Actor · 1897–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pola in 2025?
Pola ranked #9,942 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pola?
682 babies have been named Pola in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pola most popular?
Pola peaked in 1926, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Pola a boy or girl name?
Pola is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pola rising or falling?
Pola is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pola?
Well-known people named Pola include Pola Negri (actor).