Bula
girl nameBula entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #600 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#600
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #856 |
| 1890s | #1011 |
| 1900s | #1123 |
| 1910s | #1301 |
| 1920s | #1506 |
| 1930s | #2071 |
| 1940s | #3840 |
| 1950s | #5301 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bula are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bula alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bula in 2025?
- Bula is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bula most popular?
- Bula peaked in 1889, reaching #600 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bula with classmates?
- Bula will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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