How Many People Are Named Dula?

Complete statistics for the name Dula: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dula
Very Rare
unknown origin, possibly a regional or surname adaptation

Dula is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Dula unique. Only 7 people in the U.S. today carry this name, which means 1 in 46,197,783 Americans have it. The name peaked in popularity in 1923 with 15 births, but most people named Dula are now over 60.

~2,299
Living in US
1 in 144,171
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rarely documented origin
🌐
Origin
unknown origin, possibly a regional or surname adaptation
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Mysterious Timeless Reserved
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

68,308
Worldwide Bearers
#14,144
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
35,833
🇮🇳 India
25,610
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,191
🇳🇵 Nepal
937
🇮🇩 Indonesia
932
🇵🇪 Peru
852
🇲🇽 Mexico
618
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇺🇸 United States
263
🇪🇬 Egypt
217

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
154
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 154 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dula Through the Generations

Dula has been a name that's seen little change over the decades, maintaining its very rare status. With only 154 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Dula isn't a name you hear often. The majority of those born with this name, 154 out of 154, are now over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This makes Dula a classic, old-school name that's held onto its charm through the years, even if it's not commonly heard anymore.

✨ Similar Names to Dula

📄 About the Name Dula

How Many People Have the Name Dula?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,299 people in the United States currently share the name Dula. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,171 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dula a Common or Rare Name?

Dula is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dula Mean?

Dula means "rarely documented origin" and comes from unknown origin, possibly a regional or surname adaptation origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dula in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dula Most Popular?

The name Dula reached peak popularity in 1923, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dula?

Approximately 2,299 people named Dula live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,299. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,171 Americans.

Is Dula a rare name?

Dula is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,171 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dula mean?

Dula means "rarely documented origin" and comes from unknown origin, possibly a regional or surname adaptation origins.

Is Dula more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dula are male and 100% are female.

When was Dula most popular?

Dula peaked in 1923 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,299
All-Time Births2,299
1 in X1 in 144,171
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1923
World Rank#14,144
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.