Paloma
Every Paloma since 1921 — 10,765 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paloma
Paloma is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #793 in 2025 with 343 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 10,765 American babies have been named Paloma. Its peak came in 2009, when 411 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Paloma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paloma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 343 | #793 |
| 2024 | 268 | #969 |
| 2023 | 266 | #972 |
| 2022 | 281 | #957 |
| 2021 | 309 | #883 |
| 2020 | 274 | #940 |
| 2019 | 290 | #915 |
| 2018 | 298 | #904 |
| 2017 | 303 | #892 |
| 2016 | 290 | #946 |
| 2015 | 306 | #903 |
| 2014 | 314 | #871 |
| 2013 | 359 | #759 |
| 2012 | 346 | #788 |
| 2011 | 317 | #834 |
| 2010 | 407 | #703 |
| 2009 | 411 | #706 |
| 2008 | 377 | #779 |
| 2007 | 329 | #857 |
| 2006 | 317 | #847 |
| 2005 | 303 | #838 |
| 2004 | 289 | #853 |
| 2003 | 281 | #861 |
| 2002 | 241 | #932 |
| 2001 | 272 | #841 |
| 2000 | 245 | #898 |
| 1995 | 184 | #1,010 |
| 1990 | 138 | #1,221 |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,876 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,925 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,304 |
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Famous people named Paloma
- Paloma Picasso Painter · b. 1949
- Paloma San Basilio Singer · b. 1950
- Paloma Faith Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paloma in 2025?
Paloma ranked #793 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 343 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paloma?
10,765 babies have been named Paloma in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paloma most popular?
Paloma peaked in 2009, when 411 newborns received the name.
Is Paloma a boy or girl name?
Paloma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Paloma rising or falling?
Paloma has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Paloma?
Well-known people named Paloma include Paloma Picasso (painter), Paloma San Basilio (singer), Paloma Faith (actor).