Girls name · Indiana
Paula in Indiana
Paula was the 1165th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 5 babies named Paula that year. Since 1913, Indiana families have named 8,190 babies Paula.
Popularity over time
Paula in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 8 | 234th |
| 1929 | 16 | 210th |
| 1941 | 49 | 108th |
| 1954 | 309 | 35th |
| 1966 | 253 | 41st |
| 1979 | 45 | 155th |
| 1991 | 11 | 469th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1165th |
Its rank among girls names in Indiana fell from 234th in 1913 to 1165th in 2025.
The most babies named Paula in Indiana in a single year was 322, in 1955. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1955.
Across the country, Paula reached its best rank of 19th in Rhode Island (1953). See Paula in every state →
How popular is Paula in Indiana?
Paula was the 1165th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 5 babies named Paula that year. Since 1913, Indiana families have named 8,190 babies Paula.
How many babies are named Paula in Indiana?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Paula in Indiana. The most babies named Paula in Indiana in a single year was 322, in 1955.
What is the rank of Paula in Indiana?
Paula ranked 1165th among girls names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1955.
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.