Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Paula
Endangered
Down 96.9% from peak
Peak era
1963
Peak births
10,156
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Paula
How many people are named Paula?
An estimated 187,410 living Americans are named Paula.
How rare is Paula?
Paula is uncommon among babies today, with 318 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 96.9% from its 1963 peak.
How old is the typical Paula?
The median age of a living American named Paula is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 70 years old.
Is Paula still popular?
No. Paula is endangered as a baby name, down 96.9% from its 1963 peak with 318 births in 2025.
Where is Paula most common?
Paula has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 6.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19632025
Peak year
1963
Decline from peak
96.9%
2025
318
All-time
280,856