Bular
A name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially inspired by nature or animals.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Bular. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bular today is around 112 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bular births was 1919 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bular. 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 Bular is about 112 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Bulars were born before 1924.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bular. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1919
10 babies that year
Average age
112
years old
1925 SSA rank
#5,072
Tracked since 1895
Popularity
Bular: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bular from the 1890s through to the 1920s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 39 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Bular remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bular 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 Bular during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bulars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bular
The name Bular has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "bu-lu-ra," which means "one who is strong and resilient." The name was initially used to describe individuals who possessed exceptional strength and endurance, often associated with warriors or hunters.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature from ancient Mesopotamia, there is a character named Bular, who is described as a skilled archer and a loyal companion to the hero Gilgamesh. This ancient reference suggests that the name Bular was in use as early as the 3rd millennium BC and held a significant cultural meaning.
The first recorded instance of the name Bular can be traced back to a cuneiform inscription found on a clay tablet dating back to approximately 2500 BC. This tablet, now housed in the British Museum, lists the names of several individuals, including a man named Bular, who was likely a high-ranking official or a distinguished member of the community.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bular. One of the earliest was Bular of Lagash, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the city-state of Lagash (modern-day Al-Hiba, Iraq) during the 3rd millennium BC. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several impressive monuments and public works, including the famous Stele of Vultures, a celebrated victory monument depicting the defeat of the neighboring city of Umma.
Another notable figure was Bular the Brave, a legendary warrior and leader of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk in the 22nd century BC. According to ancient accounts, Bular led his forces in several successful military campaigns, defending Uruk from invaders and expanding the city's territory and influence.
In the 6th century BC, there was a Persian prince named Bular, who was a member of the Achaemenid royal dynasty. He is mentioned in several historical records as a military commander and advisor to King Darius I, playing a crucial role in the Persian conquests and the expansion of the Achaemenid Empire.
During the Byzantine era, there was a prominent scholar and philosopher named Bular of Edessa (440-512 AD), who is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and theology. His works were widely studied and influential in the academic circles of the time.
In the 11th century, a warrior named Bular ibn Saleh Al-Kurdi gained recognition for his bravery and military prowess during the Crusades. He fought alongside the legendary Muslim commander Saladin, and his exploits were recorded in various chronicles and accounts of the period.
People
Bular + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bular 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
Bular: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bular?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bular 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Bular a common name?
We classify Bular as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 94 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bular most popular?
The single biggest year for Bular was 1919, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bular is about 112 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 Bular in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bular a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bular 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 Bular still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bular 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 Bular 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 Bular as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.