Paula Humphreys

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Humphreys — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Humphreys is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Paula is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c. The surname Humphreys: Alan Humphreys (born 1939), English former professional footballer Alastair Humphreys, English cyclist, adventurer, author and motivational speaker Alf Humphreys (1953–2018), Canadian actor Andrew Humphreys (1821–1904), American politician Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–1883), American Army officer and Union general Anthony Humphreys (born 1971), Australian cricketer Arthur Humphreys (1917–2003), British former managing director of International Computers Limited (ICL) Ben Humphreys (1934–2019), Australian politician Benjamin G. Paula is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 336K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Paula reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Paula

Latin

Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.

Surname: Humphreys

English

Alan Humphreys (born 1939), English former professional footballer Alastair Humphreys, English cyclist, adventurer, author and motivational speaker Alf Humphreys (1953–2018), Canadian actor Andrew Humphreys (1821–1904), American politician Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–1883), American Army officer and Union general Anthony Humphreys (born 1971), Australian cricketer Arthur Humphreys (1917–2003), British former managing director of International Computers Limited (ICL) Ben Humphreys (1934–2019), Australian politician Benjamin G.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Paula is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Paula by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Paula Humphreys

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Paula Humphreys:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Paula?
The first name Paula originates from Latin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.
When was Paula most popular?
The name Paula reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Humphreys?
The surname Humphreys originates from English. Alan Humphreys (born 1939), English former professional footballer Alastair Humphreys, English cyclist, adventurer, author and motivational speaker Alf Humphreys (1953–2018), Canadian actor Andrew Humphreys (1821–1904), American politician Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–1883), American Army officer and Union general Anthony Humphreys (born 1971), Australian cricketer Arthur Humphreys (1917–2003), British former managing director of International Computers Limited (ICL) Ben Humphreys (1934–2019), Australian politician Benjamin G.
What are the origins of the name Paula Humphreys?
The name Paula Humphreys combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Humphreys originates from English.
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