42,970births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
2015Peak · Argentina
#197France 2025
Paloma is a girl name family recorded 42,970 times in 15 countries since 1921. It ranks highest today in France (#197 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 2015, at 163.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Paloma
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paloma | Spanish | 16,985 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #145 | 2015 | ▲ 55 % |
| Paloma | Spanish | 10,765 | 🇺🇸 United States | #792 | 2010 | ▲ 25 % |
| Paloma | Spanish | 7,995 | 🇫🇷 France | #197 | 2007 | ▲ 90 % |
| Paloma | Spanish | 4,927 | 🇨🇱 Chile | – | 2003 | – |
| Paloma | Spanish | 784 | 🏴 England & Wales | #542 | 2025 | ▲ 130 % |
| Paloma | Spanish | 781 | 🇪🇸 Spain | – | 2002 | – |
Questions about Paloma
How popular is the name Paloma?
In 2025 it ranked #197 in France. Official registers record 42,970 births across 15 countries.
When was Paloma most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 2015, at 163.3 births per 100,000.
Is Paloma a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Paloma is a girl name.