Eulalia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Eulalia means 'well-spoken' or 'sweetly-speaking' and is of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Eulalia
Eulalia is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'eulalos', meaning 'well-spoken' or 'sweetly-speaking'. In Greek mythology, Eulalia was a martyr who was tortured and put to death for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. The name became popular in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Eulalia of Mérida, a revered Spanish martyr. Eulalia has a graceful and elegant sound, making it a beautiful choice for a girl's name.
Popularity of the Name Eulalia
The popularity for the name Eulalia peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 108 births, which ranked number 1,318 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Eulalia had the most female births in 1921 with 108, which ranked number 710 out of 5,870 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Eulalia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 61 births, an increase of 125.93%. Among females, Eulalia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 61 births, an increase of 125.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Eulalia
- 20 Year Trend of Eulalia: 281.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Eulalia: 125.93%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Eulalia: 125.93%
Popularity of Eulalia by State
Among females, Eulalia was most popular in Western states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Eulalia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1945 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Eulalia
- Total Births of Eulalia: 66 (8.49%)
- Female Births of Eulalia: 66 (8.49%)
Given the upward trend of Eulalia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.49% increase in total births, for a total of 66 births in 2024. For Females, births for Eulalia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 66 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.49%.