Total births
1,183
Girls' name · since 1885
Beula
Beula has 1,183 recorded births since 1885 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,183
- total births
- 1885–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Beula sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,183 recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Beula recorded 1,183 times among girls since 1885, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1953.
- 1,183 total births
- 1885–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,183 girls have been named Beula since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 1,183
- total births
- 1885–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Beula was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
48 babies were named Beula in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Beula's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Beula splits its recorded history at 1916: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Beula at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Beula popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1953
- Peak year (1921)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Beula by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Beula's strongest decade.
379 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Beula births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 37
1880s
37 births
- 1890s 117
1890s
117 births
- 1900s 136
1900s
136 births
- 1910s
1910s
329 births
- 1920s
1920s
379 births
- 1930s 118
1930s
118 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 379 births (32% of all-time use).
How Beula compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Beula's total volume
Beula vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Beula by state
Where Beula concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 33 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 18 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 14 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Beula's total US births 2.8%
Even split
33 of 1,183 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Beula? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 1,183 babies named Beula. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 48 births.
When was Beula most popular? ▼
Beula was most popular in the 1920s decade with 379 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Beula most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Beula are Pennsylvania (33 births), Texas (18 births), Kentucky (14 births).
How long has the name Beula been used? ▼
Records for Beula go back to 1885, giving 69 years of history through 1953.
What names are similar to Beula? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Beulah, Beuna, Beunka, Beunca. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Beula's data
- Beula's decade-level peak was the 1920s (379 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Beulas (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Beula: Baby Name Since 1885 - 1,183 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/beula. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Beula draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.