Eulla
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Greek roots meaning "good speaker".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Eulla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eulla today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eulla births was 1919 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eulla. 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 Eulla is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eullas were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eulla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1919
10 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,789
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Eulla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eulla from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eulla 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 Eulla 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 Eulla
The name Eulla is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BC to the 1st century BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Greek word "eulogia," meaning "blessing" or "praise."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eulla can be found in ancient Greek literature, particularly in the works of the renowned playwright Euripides. In his tragedy "Iphigenia in Aulis," one of the characters bears the name Eulla, although little is known about the significance of this character or the reason behind their naming.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th century AD to the 15th century AD, the name Eulla gained popularity among Greek-speaking Christian communities. It was often associated with the concept of divine grace and was bestowed upon children as a symbol of blessings from the divine.
In the Middle Ages, the name Eulla found its way into various European languages, including Italian and French, where it was adapted to fit the local linguistic conventions. One notable figure from this period was Eulla de Carcassonne, a 13th-century noblewoman from the region of Languedoc in southern France.
During the Renaissance, the name Eulla saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly among Italian families. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this name was Eulla Ferragamo, an Italian fashion designer and the daughter of the famous shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo. She was born in 1920 and played a crucial role in the expansion of her father's eponymous luxury brand.
Another notable figure named Eulla was Eulla Thayer, an American artist and educator who lived from 1892 to 1984. She was renowned for her landscape paintings and her contributions to art education, serving as the director of the Arlington Art Center in Massachusetts for many years.
In more recent times, the name Eulla has remained relatively uncommon, although it continues to be used in various cultures and regions around the world. Its historical roots and associations with blessings and divine grace have endured, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Eulla + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eulla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eulla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eulla 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Eulla a common name?
We classify Eulla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eulla most popular?
The single biggest year for Eulla was 1919, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eulla is about 91 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 Eulla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eulla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eulla 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 Eulla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eulla 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 Eulla 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 Eulla?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Eulla, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.