Girls name · California
Paula in California
Paula was the 670th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 47 babies named Paula that year. Since 1911, California families have named 22,857 babies Paula.
Popularity over time
Paula in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 244th |
| 1928 | 42 | 177th |
| 1944 | 260 | 66th |
| 1960 | 626 | 61st |
| 1977 | 134 | 226th |
| 1993 | 120 | 368th |
| 2009 | 72 | 549th |
| 2025 | 47 | 670th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 244th in 1911 to 670th in 2025.
The most babies named Paula in California in a single year was 784, in 1954. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1954.
Across the country, Paula reached its best rank of 19th in Rhode Island (1953). See Paula in every state →
How popular is Paula in California?
Paula was the 670th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 47 babies named Paula that year. Since 1911, California families have named 22,857 babies Paula.
How many babies are named Paula in California?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Paula in California. The most babies named Paula in California in a single year was 784, in 1954.
What is the rank of Paula in California?
Paula ranked 670th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1954.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.