Declining since 2021, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Polo since 1917
Babies named Polo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Polo's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Polo is a modern given name with a sporty and stylish feel, first recorded in the United States in 1917. Its recent popularity peaked in 2020, and since 2021 the name has been on a downward trajectory, ranking 8,243 in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in 189,786 births. The name belongs to the 2020s decade but has not shown signs of revival. With no top states recorded, Polo remains a rare and distinctive choice, likely influenced by cultural references such as the Polo clothing brand or the explorer Marco Polo. Its simplicity and two-syllable sound make it a concise, globally recognizable name.
Polo is a modern given name, likely derived as a short form of Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and archery, or as a surname (e.g., Marco Polo). Its use as a first name became notable in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often chosen for its sporty, two-syllable sound. The name has seen a recent uptick in usage in the United States, possibly influenced by the popular clothing brand Ralph Lauren.
“Polo” around the world
Where Polo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Polo
Names that share Polo's style, for a brother or sister.
