Paula
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Small; Humble
Background: The name Paula originates from the Latin name 'Paula,' which is a feminine form of 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' In Spanish and Portuguese, the name retains this meaning and is commonly used in various contexts.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#139
Total births
281,450
Most popular decade
1960s
(242,100 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+242 ranks)
Years in Top 100
32
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,981
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 27
- Peak rank
- #1,511
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,812
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #580
- Peak year
- 1963
- Peak year births
- 10,151
- Peak rank
- #42
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 374
- Recent rank
- #751
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).