Girls name · New York
Paula in New York
Paula was the 1016th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 15 babies named Paula that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 19,672 babies Paula.
Popularity over time
Paula in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 259th |
| 1926 | 49 | 234th |
| 1943 | 305 | 87th |
| 1959 | 513 | 81st |
| 1976 | 136 | 146th |
| 1992 | 72 | 270th |
| 2009 | 31 | 591st |
| 2025 | 15 | 1016th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 259th in 1910 to 1016th in 2025.
The most babies named Paula in New York in a single year was 643, in 1963. Its best showing was 53rd 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 New York?
Paula was the 1016th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 15 babies named Paula that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 19,672 babies Paula.
How many babies are named Paula in New York?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Paula in New York. The most babies named Paula in New York in a single year was 643, in 1963.
What is the rank of Paula in New York?
Paula ranked 1016th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd 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.