Ursula

Ursula is a girl's name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 girls in the United States.

Ursula at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɜː.sjʊ.lə/

About the name Ursula

Ursula belongs to the German tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ursula first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #447 in 1901, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 14,782 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ursula in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#447 in 1901
Peak year
1967
Babies named Ursula in 2024
25
Total since 1880
14,782

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ursula mean?

The meaning of Ursula is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ursula a boy or girl name?

Ursula is a girl name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ursula?

Ursula comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Ursula?

Ursula first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #447 in 1901, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ursula?

Ursula is pronounced /ˈɜː.sjʊ.lə/ (IPA).

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