Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Sula
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1921
Peak births
34
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Sula
How many people are named Sula?
An estimated 235 living Americans are named Sula.
How rare is Sula?
Sula is very rare among babies today, with 7 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 79.4% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Sula?
The median age of a living American named Sula is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 76 years old.
Is Sula still popular?
Yes — Sula is currently rising in popularity, with 7 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
79.4%
2025
7
All-time
1,404