Paula Riegel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Riegel — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Riegel 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 Riegel: Anton Pius Riegel (1789–?), Austrian architect Bill Reigel (1932-1993) American basketball player and coach E.C. Riegel (1879–1953), independent scholar, author and consumer advocate Eden Riegel (born 1981), American actress Ella Riegel (1867 - 1937), American suffragist Franz Riegel (1843–1904), German internist and gastroenterologist Hans Riegel (1923–2013), German entrepreneur Hans Riegel Sr. (1893-1945), German entrepreneur Jan Riegel (born 1980), Czech footballer Jacob Riegel (born 2004), German racing driver Jeffrey K. 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: Riegel

Slavic

Anton Pius Riegel (1789–?), Austrian architect Bill Reigel (1932-1993) American basketball player and coach E.C. Riegel (1879–1953), independent scholar, author and consumer advocate Eden Riegel (born 1981), American actress Ella Riegel (1867 - 1937), American suffragist Franz Riegel (1843–1904), German internist and gastroenterologist Hans Riegel (1923–2013), German entrepreneur Hans Riegel Sr. (1893-1945), German entrepreneur Jan Riegel (born 1980), Czech footballer Jacob Riegel (born 2004), German racing driver Jeffrey K.

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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 Riegel

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 Riegel:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Riegel?
The surname Riegel originates from Slavic. Anton Pius Riegel (1789–?), Austrian architect Bill Reigel (1932-1993) American basketball player and coach E.C. Riegel (1879–1953), independent scholar, author and consumer advocate Eden Riegel (born 1981), American actress Ella Riegel (1867 - 1937), American suffragist Franz Riegel (1843–1904), German internist and gastroenterologist Hans Riegel (1923–2013), German entrepreneur Hans Riegel Sr. (1893-1945), German entrepreneur Jan Riegel (born 1980), Czech footballer Jacob Riegel (born 2004), German racing driver Jeffrey K.
What are the origins of the name Paula Riegel?
The name Paula Riegel combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Riegel originates from Slavic.
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