Total births
135
Girls' name · since 1988
Polette
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 135 babies named Polette, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15925
- among girls today
- 135
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Polette is the #15925 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 135 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Polette has been recorded 135 times among girls since 1988, currently ranked #15925 nationally and more common than 10% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2024.
- #15925 among girls today
- 135 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Polette is currently the #15925 girls' name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 135 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #15925
- among girls today
- 135
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Polette vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15925
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Polette was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
12 babies were named Polette in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Polette compares
135 29th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Polette's all-time total is 65% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Polette | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 135 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 48 | 19,840 |
Polette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Polette's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Polette at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#15,925
Active since
1988
Polette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (2012)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Polette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Polette's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Polette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
63 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 63 births (47% of all-time use).
Polette by state
Where Polette concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 8.9% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 8.1% |
Texas share of Polette's total US births 8.9%
Even split
12 of 135 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Polette? ▼
Polette has been given to 135 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15925 as of the latest data. 12 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Polette most popular? ▼
Polette was most popular in the 2010s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Polette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Polette are Texas (12 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Polette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Polette since 1988 -- 37 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Polette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Polly, Polina, Pollie, Pollyanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Polette's data
- Polette's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (63 total births) through the 2020s (22) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Polettes (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Polette
Nearby Names Like Polette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Polette
Polly Girl
#2179 29,684 births
Polina Girl
#3305 1,334 births
Pollie Girl
1,265 births
Pollyanna Girl
#8005 1,129 births
Pola Girl
682 births
Compare Polette side by side: Polette vs Polly Polette vs Polina Polette vs Pollie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Polette: #15925 Girls' Name - 135 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/polette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Polette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.