Beaula
A feminine name derived from the French word "beau" meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Beaula. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Beaula today is around 99 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beaula births was 1912 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beaula. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Beaula is about 99 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Beaulas were born before 1937.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Beaula. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1912
6 babies that year
Average age
99
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,622
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Beaula: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Beaula from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Beaula remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Beaula by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Beaula during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Beaula
The given name Beaula is a variation of the French name Beaulah, which is derived from the Latin phrase "bella donna" meaning "beautiful lady." The name has its roots in medieval France, where it was used as a term of endearment and admiration for women of great beauty.
During the Renaissance period, the name Beaula gained popularity among the French nobility and upper classes, who often bestowed it upon their daughters as a symbol of grace and refinement. It was also commonly used in romantic poetry and literature of the time, further cementing its association with feminine charm and elegance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beaula can be found in a 14th-century French manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to the Queen of France. However, the name's origins can be traced back even further to ancient Roman times, when variations of the phrase "bella donna" were used to describe women of exceptional beauty.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Beaula. In the 16th century, Beaula de Montfort was a French courtier and patron of the arts, known for her influential role in the cultural life of the French Renaissance. Another notable Beaula was Beaula D'Aunoy, a 17th-century French author and fairy tale writer, whose works contributed significantly to the development of the literary fairy tale genre.
In the realm of religion, Beaula de Cande was a 12th-century French abbess and mystic, renowned for her spiritual writings and her role in the establishment of several religious communities. Additionally, Beaula de Thouars, born in 1147, was a French noblewoman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside her husband.
Moving into more recent times, Beaula Fitzgerald, an American jazz singer born in 1915, was one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. Her unique vocal style and innovative interpretations of popular standards earned her widespread acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career.
People
Beaula + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beaula as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Beaula: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beaula?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beaula going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Beaula a common name?
We classify Beaula as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beaula most popular?
The single biggest year for Beaula was 1912, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beaula is about 99 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Beaula in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Beaula a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beaula in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Beaula still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Beaula in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Beaula can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Beaula?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.