How old is someone named Paola?
The average Paola is 24 years old.
Half of all living Paolas are between 17 and 30.
When was Paola popular?
Paola was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2006, and dropped away. That's why most Paolas are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 44 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 217 | 190 |
| 1970s | 619 | 580 |
| 1980s | 1,694 | 1,600 |
| 1990s | 6,449 | 6,300 |
| 2000s | 9,916 | 9,800 |
| 2010s | 4,259 | 4,200 |
| 2020s | 1,446 | 1,400 |
How many Paolas are still alive?
About 24,000 Paolas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 25,000 babies named Paola since 1950.
Nearly every Paola ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Paola?
More than half of living Paolas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 22%
- Gen Z 58%
- Gen Alpha 16%
Is Paola an old name?
Not really. Paola is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Paola will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Paola a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.4% of living Paolas are women.
Names the same age as Paola
NAME TWIN
Paola's name twin is Kyra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kyra's age curve is the closest match to Paola's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Paola
How old is the average Paola?
The average Paola in the US is 24 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Paola?
About 24,000 Paolas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 25,000 babies given the name since 1950.
When was the name Paola most popular?
In 2006, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Paola.
Is Paola a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 58% of living Paolas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
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