Eula
Eula is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Well-spoken, articulate, or sweet-voiced.
Origin and history
Eula is a short form of Eulalia, derived from the Ancient Greek name meaning well-spoken or sweet-voiced. It was widely used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though it has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
47,159 babies in the United States have been named Eula since 1880. It ranks #609 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2037.
States where it is most popular
- GA (10.7 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- AL (8.8 %)
- LA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,396 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,270 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,871 |
| 1910-1920 | 9,852 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,160 |
| 1930-1940 | 7,523 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,381 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,194 |
| 1960-1970 | 845 |
| 1970-1980 | 301 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 32 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Eula
- Eula Beal: Opera Singer
- Eula Hall: Activist
Fun facts
- Eula was a staple of U.S. top 100 name lists for girls in the late 1890s and early 1900s.
- The name originates from the Greek words 'eu' (well) and 'lalein' (to speak).