Pallie
An English feminine name derived from the word "pal", meaning a close friend or comrade.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Pallie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pallie today is around 103 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pallie births was 1888 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pallie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Pallie is about 103 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Pallies were born before 1933.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pallie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1888
12 babies that year
Average age
103
years old
1938 SSA rank
#4,834
Tracked since 1887
Popularity
Pallie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pallie from the 1880s through to the 1930s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1890s, with 35 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pallie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pallie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pallie
The name Pallie originates from the Etruscan language, which was spoken in ancient Italy, particularly in the region of Etruria, between the 8th and 1st centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "pallu," meaning "guardian" or "protector."
In Etruscan mythology, Pallie was the name of a lesser-known deity associated with protection and guardianship. This deity was often depicted holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the role of a defender. The name Pallie was given to children in the hope that they would grow up to be strong and capable of safeguarding their families and communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Pallie dates back to the 6th century BC, found inscribed on a funerary urn discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Cerveteri. This urn was dedicated to a man named Pallie, suggesting that the name had already gained popularity among the Etruscans during that time period.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Pallie was Pallie Vipinas, a prominent Etruscan military leader who lived in the 4th century BC. He is known for his successful defense of the city of Velathri against an invasion by the Roman Republic.
Another famous Pallie was Pallie Raufica, an Etruscan scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is credited with writing several treatises on Etruscan culture, religion, and language, which have unfortunately been lost to history.
In the 2nd century BC, Pallie Arunte was a renowned Etruscan architect who oversaw the construction of several notable buildings and temples in the city of Tarchna (modern-day Tarquinia).
Moving into the 1st century BC, Pallie Cautha was an Etruscan artist renowned for his exquisite bronze sculptures and intricate metalwork. His works were highly sought after by wealthy Roman patrons.
Lastly, in the 1st century AD, Pallie Tarna was a respected Etruscan priestess and oracle, known for her wisdom and ability to interpret the will of the gods. She was consulted by many influential figures of her time, including Roman emperors.
While the name Pallie has largely fallen out of use in modern times, its rich history and symbolism in Etruscan culture serve as a reminder of the enduring legacy of this ancient civilization.
People
Pallie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pallie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pallie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pallie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pallie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Pallie a common name?
We classify Pallie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pallie most popular?
The single biggest year for Pallie was 1888, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pallie is about 103 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pallie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pallie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.