Paulla
girl namePaulla entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #2810 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#2810
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3701 |
| 1950s | #4242 |
| 1960s | #5002 |
| 1970s | #7067 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Paulla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Paulla alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Paulla in 2025?
- Paulla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Paulla most popular?
- Paulla peaked in 1951, reaching #2810 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Paulla with classmates?
- Paulla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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