Paloma Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Paloma means 'dove' in Spanish.
Meaning of the Name Paloma
Paloma is a Spanish feminine name meaning 'dove'. The name has biblical origins, as the dove is a symbol of peace and hope. Paloma is also associated with the Holy Spirit in Christianity. It is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries and has a sweet and gentle connotation.
Popularity of the Name Paloma
The popularity for the name Paloma peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 411 births, which ranked number 1,317 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Paloma had the most female births in 2009 with 411, which ranked number 705 out of 20,192 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Paloma has declined sharply over the last ten years from 346 births to 279 births, a decline of -19.36%. Among females, Paloma has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 346 births to 279 births, a decline of -19.36%.
Nationwide Popularity of Paloma
- 20 Year Trend of Paloma: 15.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Paloma: -19.36%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Paloma: -19.36%
Popularity of Paloma by State
Among females, Paloma was most popular in Western states with 93 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 74 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Paloma. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 482 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 74 | 482 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 783 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 724 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 890 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Paloma
- Total Births of Paloma: 273 (-2.13%)
- Female Births of Paloma: 273 (-2.13%)
Given the downward trend of Paloma over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 273 births in 2024. For Females, births for Paloma have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 273 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.13%.