Polett
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Polett. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Polett today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Polett births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Polett. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Polett. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,509
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Polett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Polett from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 10 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
Polett 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 Polett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Poletts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Polett
The given name Polett is a unique and intriguing moniker, shrouded in an aura of mystery and intrigue. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was believed to be derived from the Old High German word "pollōn," meaning "to strike" or "to beat." This etymology suggests a connection to strength, valor, and perhaps even warfare, capturing the essence of a warrior culture.
In the annals of history, the name Polett first made its appearance in the medieval period, appearing in various chronicles and records of the time. One notable mention can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a nobleman named Polett von Halberstadt is referenced in the year 1237 A.D.
As the centuries passed, the name Polett continued to make its mark across various regions and cultures. In the 15th century, a French nobleman by the name of Polett de Montfort was recorded as a prominent figure in the court of King Charles VII, known for his bravery and skill in battle.
Crossing the Atlantic, the name found its way to the New World, with Polett Williamson, born in 1683 in the British colony of Virginia, becoming one of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name in the Americas.
The 19th century saw the name gain further recognition with the birth of Polett Gustafsson, a Swedish artist and illustrator renowned for her intricate woodcarvings and illustrations of Nordic folklore. Her works, created between 1845 and 1912, are now considered treasures of Scandinavian cultural heritage.
In more recent times, the name Polett has been carried by notable individuals such as Polett von Hagen, a German aviator and World War II veteran who was awarded the Iron Cross for her bravery during the conflict. She lived from 1920 to 2002 and was recognized as one of the first female pilots in the German military.
While the name Polett may not be as widely known or popular as some other monikers, its rich history and unique origins make it a fascinating choice for those seeking a name steeped in tradition and intrigue.
People
Polett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Polett 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
Polett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Polett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Polett 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Polett a common name?
We classify Polett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Polett most popular?
The single biggest year for Polett was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Polett is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Polett in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Polett a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Polett 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.
Is Polett still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Polett in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Polett can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Polett?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.