How Many People Are Named Nuala?
Complete statistics for the name Nuala: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nuala is an Irish name derived from Fionnuala, meaning "fair shoulder" or "white shoulder" in Irish mythology. There are roughly 343 people with this name living in the US today, which means about 1 in 961,678 Americans share it. It's a declining name that peaked in 2009 with 26 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 represents stability, discipline, and building strong foundations. It's associated with practical energy, hard work, and a deep sense of loyalty to family and community.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 356 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nuala Through the Generations
Nuala didn't appear on US birth records until relatively recently, and it's clearly a modern, newer-generation name. Only 356 babies have ever been given this name in the United States, and the generational breakdown tells a vivid story. A striking 262 of the estimated 343 living bearers are under 30, making up about 74% of all people named Nuala in America. That's a genuinely lopsided age profile. Just 49 are between 30 and 60, and a small group of 45 are over 60, likely reflecting Irish immigrants or families with strong ties to Irish heritage. The name hit its high point in 2009 when 26 babies were given the name, but it's been on a declining trend since then. With an average bearer age of just 27, Nuala remains a youthful name. Globally, it ranks #48,497 with around 14,052 living bearers worldwide, and it's most common in Ireland, which makes perfect sense given its Gaelic roots.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nuala's Irish Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Nuala
How Many People Have the Name Nuala?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 343 people in the United States currently share the name Nuala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 961,678 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nuala a Common or Rare Name?
Nuala 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 Nuala Mean?
Nuala means "Fair or white shoulder" and comes from Irish Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nuala in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nuala Most Popular?
The name Nuala reached peak popularity in 2009, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Nuala?
Approximately 343 people named Nuala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 356. That works out to roughly 1 in 961,678 Americans.
Is Nuala a rare name?
Nuala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 961,678 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nuala mean?
Nuala means "Fair or white shoulder" and comes from Irish Gaelic origins.
Is Nuala more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nuala are male and 100% are female.
When was Nuala most popular?
Nuala peaked in 2009 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.