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Ursula is a name of Latin origin meaning 'little bear.' It evolved through historical forms such as Ursule in Old French and has been popular since the medieval period due to the influence of Saint Ursula. The name is associated with traits of strength and independence, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Today, Ursula is seen as a classic name, with notable figures such as Ursula K. Le Guin and Ursula von der Leyen contributing to its modern image.

The name Ursula is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ursula has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ursula' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 573rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 708th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 905th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 587th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1428th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3801st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4599th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ursula' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.