Rula
girl nameRula entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3024 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3024
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3631 |
| 1920s | #4525 |
| 1970s | #8393 |
| 1980s | #8507 |
| 1990s | #13352 |
| 2010s | #15153 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rula are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rula alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rula in 2025?
- Rula is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rula most popular?
- Rula peaked in 1918, reaching #3024 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rula with classmates?
- Rula will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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