Total births
1,334
Girls' name · since 1991
Polina
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 1,334 babies named Polina, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3305
- among girls today
- 1,334
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Polina currently ranks #3305 among girls' names in America, with 1,334 babies recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Polina recorded 1,334 times among girls since 1991, holding rank #3305 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #3305 among girls today
- 1,334 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Polina is currently the #3305 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 1,334 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3305
- among girls today
- 1,334
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Polina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3305
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Polina was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
74 babies were named Polina in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Polina compares
1,334 Top 27% higher than 73% of 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
Polina's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Polina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,334 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 74 | 48 | 19,840 |
Polina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Polina's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Polina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,305
Active since
1991
Polina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Polina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Polina's strongest decade.
606 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Polina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 93
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
337 births
- 2010s
2010s
606 births
- 2020s
2020s
298 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 606 births (45% of all-time use).
How Polina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Polina's total volume
Polina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Polina by state
Where Polina concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 223 | 16.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 154 | 11.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 141 | 10.6% |
| #4 | Washington | | 59 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Polina's total US births 16.7%
Even split
223 of 1,334 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Polina? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 1,334 babies named Polina. Today it holds rank #3305 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 74 births.
When was Polina most popular? ▼
Polina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 606 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Polina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Polina are California (223 births), New York (154 births), Florida (141 births).
How long has the name Polina been used? ▼
Records for Polina go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Polina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Polly, Pollie, Pollyanna, Pola, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Polina's data
- Polina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (606 total births) through the 2020s (298) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Polinas (223 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Polina
Nearby Names Like Polina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Polina
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Pollie Girl
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Pollyanna Girl
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Pola Girl
682 births
Pollyann Girl
166 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Polina: #3305 Girls' Name - 1,334 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/polina. 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 Polina 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 June 2026.