Sula
3 countries#11932 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sula was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,404 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1921 with 34 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
33 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
18 births recorded 2000–2020 · peaked in 2018 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
15 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sula’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | #5851 | — |
| 1967 | #6804 | ↓953 |
| 1968 | #6246 | ↑558 |
| 2004 | #16099 | ↓9853 |
| 2005 | #14502 | ↑1597 |
| 2009 | #12429 | ↑2073 |
| 2011 | #14824 | ↓2395 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↑2625 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↑1199 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↑45 |
| 2015 | #10148 | ↑807 |
| 2016 | #14331 | ↓4183 |
| 2017 | #9943 | ↑4388 |
| 2018 | #10545 | ↓602 |
| 2020 | #10250 | ↑295 |
| 2021 | #8978 | ↑1272 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↓702 |
| 2023 | #15194 | ↓5514 |
| 2024 | #8946 | ↑6248 |
| 2025 | #11932 | ↓2986 |
Frequently asked questions about Sula
Is Sula a popular name?
Yes — Sula currently ranks #11932 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sula more common for boys or girls?
Sula is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sula most popular?
Sula peaked in 1921 in United States, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Sula rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sula’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #580 in 1880 to #11932 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sula?
At least 1,437 babies have been recorded with the name Sula across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sula popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sula appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sula?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sula include Sujey, Sumer.
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