Girls name · Illinois
Paula in Illinois
Paula was the 990th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Paula that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 14,500 babies Paula.
Popularity over time
Paula in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 349th |
| 1929 | 46 | 184th |
| 1945 | 211 | 64th |
| 1961 | 417 | 60th |
| 1977 | 93 | 151st |
| 1993 | 32 | 381st |
| 2009 | 22 | 576th |
| 2025 | 9 | 990th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 349th in 1912 to 990th in 2025.
The most babies named Paula in Illinois in a single year was 566, in 1954. Its best showing was 33rd among girls names in 1953.
Across the country, Paula reached its best rank of 19th in Rhode Island (1953). See Paula in every state →
How popular is Paula in Illinois?
Paula was the 990th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Paula that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 14,500 babies Paula.
How many babies are named Paula in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Paula in Illinois. The most babies named Paula in Illinois in a single year was 566, in 1954.
What is the rank of Paula in Illinois?
Paula ranked 990th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 33rd among girls names in 1953.
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.