girl's name
Urszula
oor-SHOO-lah (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 146
Urszula is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1968 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Urszula is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2019, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Urszula Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Urszula?
In 2025, Urszula was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Urszula Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Urszula
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Urszula Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Urszula over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Urszula
- Polish oor-SHOO-lah
Sibling Names for Urszula
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Urszula — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Urszula
How popular is the name Urszula?
In 2025, Urszula was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Urszula a girl's or a boy's name?
Urszula is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Urszula?
Urszula has 3 syllables.
When was Urszula most popular?
Urszula peaked in 2019, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Urszula a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Urszula currently ranks #5,721 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.