Will my child share the name Ursula with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ursula per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ursula in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ursula becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ursula is declining: down 3,627 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #983 in 1997.

Is Ursula a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ursula is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ursula a popular baby name in the United States?

Ursula does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ursula

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Ursula is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ursula in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ursula

Ursula has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 275 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #983 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ursula is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ursula in their class.