Girls name · New Jersey
Paula in New Jersey
Paula was the 654th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 12 babies named Paula that year. Since 1912, New Jersey families have named 5,957 babies Paula.
Popularity over time
Paula in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 245th |
| 1929 | 15 | 226th |
| 1944 | 85 | 93rd |
| 1960 | 138 | 99th |
| 1976 | 44 | 154th |
| 1992 | 25 | 291st |
| 2007 | 17 | 486th |
| 2025 | 12 | 654th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 245th in 1912 to 654th in 2025.
The most babies named Paula in New Jersey in a single year was 200, in 1963. Its best showing was 63rd 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 New Jersey?
Paula was the 654th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 12 babies named Paula that year. Since 1912, New Jersey families have named 5,957 babies Paula.
How many babies are named Paula in New Jersey?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Paula in New Jersey. The most babies named Paula in New Jersey in a single year was 200, in 1963.
What is the rank of Paula in New Jersey?
Paula ranked 654th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd 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.