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Ursula

female

Meaning

"Little Bear"

Ursula derives from Latin ursa meaning bear with a diminutive sense, and it is historically reinforced by Christian saint traditions.

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Popularity History of Ursula

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5266Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#5266

Ursula was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1364

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ursula

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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