Paula
Female name · ↓ Falling
112,286
Total Births
1963
Peak Year
#703
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Paula
Paula is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 112,286 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 287 births |
| 1890s | 480 births |
| 1900s | 658 births |
| 1910s | 1,050 births |
| 1920s | 1,913 births |
| 1930s | 3,770 births |
| 1940s | 15,841 births |
| 1950s | 34,139 births |
| 1960s | 31,634 births |
| 1970s | 12,909 births |
| 1980s | 4,278 births |
| 1990s | 2,448 births |
| 2000s | 1,554 births |
| 2010s | 949 births |
| 2020s | 376 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Paula?
Paula has been given to 112,286 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1963 with 4,009 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #703.
Is Paula a boy or girl name?
Paula is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Paula most popular?
Paula was most popular in 1963, when 4,009 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Paula?
Paula first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).