How Many People Are Named Paloma?

10,416

people in the United States are named Paloma

1 in 32,162 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2690

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0031%

Of US population

Peak Year

2009

411 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: pa-LO-ma
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "dove, pigeon" in Spanish.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.5 years old

Young (<30) 8,893
85.4%
Adult (30–60) 1,506
14.5%
Senior (>60) 17
0.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1921 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,196
Texas 1,947
New York 603
Illinois 466
Florida 461
Arizona 416
Washington 193
Colorado 187
Georgia 162
North Carolina 104

💡 Fun Facts About "Paloma"

  • 267 babies were named Paloma in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2009
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1921
  • Most popular in California

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