Polo

Polo - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Polo at a glance

Polo is ranked #3496 among boy baby names in 2023, with 7 births in 2023. It peaked in 1921 at #1691 and first appeared on the charts in 1919.

Rank in 2023
#3496
Births in 2023
7
Peak year
1921 (#1691)
First appeared
1919
Popularity
1 in 209,261 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (9 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Polo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1865. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Polo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Polo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Polo. The baby boy name Polo was given to 7 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3496 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 209,261 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Polo peaked in popularity 105 years ago in 1921 on position 1691.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Polo, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (9 recent votes)


Polo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Polo is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,286 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,286.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Polo is where you live.


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Polo origin and meaning

Polo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Polo, pop culture references for the name Polo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Polo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Polo, sorted by popularity.

Paul / Pablo / Phil / Paulo / Paolo / Pavel / Pawel / Paula / Paola / Paublo /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20233496
20204037
20124189
20013299
20003748
19993143
19962600
19953431
19943518
19481695
19211691
19201909
19191865

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2286

Even more about Polo


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Polo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Polo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1921
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Polo
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 209,261
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1919
2023 births +7

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