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Ursulla

ur-SUH-luh /ɝˈsʌlə/

At a glance

In short
Ursulla is a lovely and unique name for a baby girl with a rich history and associations with various cultures. It originates from the Latin word "ursa," meaning "bear," symbolizing strength and protection. The name also has connections to the iconic character Ursula from Disney's "The Little Mermaid," adding a touch of whimsy and imagination.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1972 (#8,292)
Babies in 1972
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#7,471 in 1969
First recorded
1969

Meaning of Ursulla

Ursulla is a lovely and unique name for a baby girl. It has a rich history and is associated with various cultures. The name Ursulla originates from the Latin word "ursa," meaning "bear." In mythology, the bear symbolizes strength and protection, making Ursulla an excellent choice for parents who seek a powerful and resilient name for their daughter. The name also has connections to the iconic character Ursula from Disney's "The Little Mermaid," adding a touch of whimsy and imagination.

In terms of pronunciation, Ursulla is pronounced the same in both British English (/ɜːˈsʌlə/) and American English (/ɝˈsʌlə/). This means that regardless of where you are in the English-speaking world, your daughter's name will be easily recognized and pronounced correctly.

Although not as common as some other names, Ursulla has been given to newborn girls in the United States over the years. While its popularity may have fluctuated, it remains a distinctive choice that stands out among more popular names. Whether you are drawn to its historical origins or simply love the sound of it, Ursulla is sure to make a memorable impression.

How to pronounce Ursulla

English

Popularity of Ursulla in the U.S.

Ursulla was last recorded in the U.S. in 1972, ranked #8,292 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,471 in 1969. It first appears in the records in 1969.

Bar and line chart: Ursulla in the U.S., 1969–1972. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 1969 and 5 in 1972. Line: rank among girl names, peak #7,471 in 1969, #8,292 in 1972.
  • Girls named Ursulla (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1969–1972. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1969⁠–⁠1972 2 rows
Ursulla: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
197258,292back (not recorded in 1970–1971)
196957,471new