Girls name · Texas
Paula in Texas
Paula was the 433rd most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 78 babies named Paula that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 23,947 babies Paula.
Popularity over time
Paula in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | 146th |
| 1926 | 129 | 108th |
| 1943 | 298 | 49th |
| 1959 | 563 | 42nd |
| 1976 | 161 | 126th |
| 1992 | 94 | 261st |
| 2009 | 66 | 503rd |
| 2025 | 78 | 433rd |
Its rank among girls names in Texas fell from 146th in 1910 to 433rd in 2025.
The most babies named Paula in Texas in a single year was 782, in 1953. Its best showing was 27th 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 Texas?
Paula was the 433rd most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 78 babies named Paula that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 23,947 babies Paula.
How many babies are named Paula in Texas?
In 2025, 78 babies were named Paula in Texas. The most babies named Paula in Texas in a single year was 782, in 1953.
What is the rank of Paula in Texas?
Paula ranked 433rd among girls names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 27th 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.