Girl · #5,061 in 2026

Cula

Name: Popularity of the name Cula in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cula, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,061

Peak Rank

#3,655 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1924

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3655

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cula

Cula first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 8 Culas were born — ranking #3,655 that year. As of 2026, Cula ranks #5,061 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Culas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cula

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cula is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Culo
Kulo
Kewley
Culi
Kulow
Qlo
Gula
Cule
Cules
Kewl
Kuala
Kula

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cula

What does the name Cula mean?

Cula is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cula in 2026?

In 2026, Cula ranks #5,061 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cula most popular?

Cula reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,655 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Cula a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cula is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cula?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cula include Lestie, Dott, Irlene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cula

Cula is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Cula's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,655. Use the chart and map above to compare Cula's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.