How Common is the First Name Paula?
We estimate that there are 222,652 people named Paula who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Paula is the 124th most common for women, and the 246th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Paula?
The average person named Paula is 60.66 years old.
Is Paula a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
318 people named Paula were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 853rd most popular name for girls, and the 1,621st most popular overall.
The popularity of Paula peaked in 1954, when it was the 38th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Paula a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Paula is almost exclusively a female name. 99.7% of people named Paula are female.
Popularity of Paula in England
In 2020, Paula was the in England and Wales.