Total births
599
Boys' name · since 1917
Polo
Polo has 599 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7309
- among boys today
- 599
- born since 1917
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Polo currently ranks #7309 among boys' names in America, with 599 babies recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Polo recorded 599 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #7309 nationally today, ahead of 49% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #7309 among boys today
- 599 born since 1917
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Polo is currently the #7309 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 599 born since 1917, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7309
- among boys today
- 599
- born since 1917
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Polo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7309
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Polo was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
21 babies were named Polo in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Polo compares
599 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Polo's all-time total is 63% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Polo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 599 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Polo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Polo splits its recorded history at 1995: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Polo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#7,309
Active since
1917
Polo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Polo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Polo's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Polo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 44
1920s
44 births
- 1930s 22
1930s
22 births
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
116 births
- 2010s
2010s
106 births
- 2020s
2020s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 121 births (20% of all-time use).
How Polo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Polo's total volume
Polo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Polo by state
Where Polo concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 44 | 7.3% |
| #2 | California | | 29 | 4.8% |
Texas share of Polo's total US births 7.3%
Even split
44 of 599 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Polo? ▼
Polo has been given to 599 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7309 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Polo most popular? ▼
Polo was most popular in the 1990s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Polo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Polo are Texas (44 births), California (29 births).
How long has the name Polo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Polo since 1917 -- 109 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Polo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Polk, Pollux, Pol, Policarpio, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Polo's data
- Polo's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (121 total births) through the 2020s (82) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Polos (44 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 Polo
Nearby Names Like Polo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Polo
Polk Boy
80 births
Pollux Boy
40 births
Pol Boy
39 births
Policarpio Boy
28 births
Polly Boy
24 births
Compare Polo side by side: Polo vs Polk Polo vs Pollux Polo vs Pol
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Polo
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, 1917–2025 (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. "Polo: #7309 Boys' Name - 599 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/polo. 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 Polo 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.