How old is someone named Paloma?
The average Paloma is 19 years old.
Half of all living Palomas are between 10 and 26.
When was Paloma popular?
Most of the Palomas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2009 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 131 | 120 |
| 1980s | 699 | 680 |
| 1990s | 1,877 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 3,065 | 3,000 |
| 2010s | 3,230 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 1,741 | 1,700 |
How many Palomas are still alive?
About 11,000 Palomas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Paloma since 1921.
Nearly every Paloma ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Paloma?
About two in five living Palomas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 18%
- Gen Z 44%
- Gen Alpha 37%
Is Paloma an old name?
Not really. Paloma is younger than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Paloma will be 33 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Paloma a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Palomas are women.
Names the same age as Paloma
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Paloma's name twin is Zechariah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Zechariah's age curve is the closest match to Paloma's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Paloma
How old is the average Paloma?
The average Paloma in the US is 19 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Paloma?
About 11,000 Palomas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1921.
When was the name Paloma most popular?
In 2009, when about 410 baby girls were named Paloma.
Is Paloma a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 44% of living Palomas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this