How popular is the name Polk in 2025?

Polk is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Polk most popular?

Polk peaked in 1890, reaching #814 among US boy names.

Polk will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Polk entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #814 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#814

peak (1890)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Polk are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Polk alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Polk in 2025?: Polk is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Polk most popular?: Polk peaked in 1890, reaching #814 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Polk with classmates?: Polk will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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