Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Eula since 1880
Babies named Eula per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eula's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,396 |
| 1890s | 3,270 |
| 1900s | 4,871 |
| 1910s | 9,852 |
| 1920s | 12,160 |
| 1930s | 7,523 |
| 1940s | 4,381 |
| 1950s | 2,194 |
| 1960s | 845 |
| 1970s | 301 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Eula is a name that peaked in popularity in 1902, when it achieved its highest rank. Since then it has become exceedingly rare; in 2025 it ranked 14,942nd out of all names, given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 babies. The name is primarily associated with the Greek word meaning 'sweetly speaking', though some sources suggest it may also be a shortened form of Eulalia. Eula is an example of many early 20th-century names that have since faded from common use, retaining a vintage charm. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with no notable revival.
Eula derives from the Greek word eulalos, meaning 'sweetly speaking'. It is a rare name that saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the American South. It may also be a short form of Eulalia, a name borne by several early Christian saints.
Where Eula is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eulie, Lala
Variants: Eulalia
Sibling names for Eula
Names that share Eula's style, for a brother or sister.
