Declining since 2016, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Polina since 1991
Babies named Polina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 337 |
| 2010s | 606 |
| 2020s | 298 |
Meaning & origin
Polina entered U.S. records in 1991 and saw its peak popularity in 2017. Since 2016, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, ranking 3249 in 2025 with a frequency of about 1 in 33485 newborns. The name is most common in Florida and California, reflecting its appeal among Slavic diaspora communities. Polina offers a melodic alternative to the more common Paulina, retaining the same humble meaning while carrying a distinct Eastern European flair.
Polina is a Slavic form of Paulina, the feminine form of Paul, which derives from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble." It has been used in Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria since at least the 19th century, often as a diminutive of Apollinariya, but now stands as an independent given name.
Where Polina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Polina” around the world
Where Polina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Polya, Lina, Pola
Sibling names for Polina
Names that share Polina's style, for a brother or sister.
