Paula Sand

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Sand — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Sand 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 Sand: Bjørn Sand (1928–2024), Norwegian revue writer and actor Christopher Sand (1644–1680), Polish writer, author of Bibliotheca antitrinitariorum Duane Sand (born 1965), American politician Ebbe Sand (born 1972), Danish football player George Sand (1804–1876), French novelist Heinie Sand (1897–1958), American baseball player Ida Sand (born 1977), Swedish jazz singer and pianist Jon Ola Sand, Eurovision Song Contest executive supervisor José Sand (born 1980), Argentine football player Karl Ludwig Sand (1795–1820), German martyr Lauritz Sand (1879–1956), Norwegian soldier Leonard B. 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: Sand

French

Bjørn Sand (1928–2024), Norwegian revue writer and actor Christopher Sand (1644–1680), Polish writer, author of Bibliotheca antitrinitariorum Duane Sand (born 1965), American politician Ebbe Sand (born 1972), Danish football player George Sand (1804–1876), French novelist Heinie Sand (1897–1958), American baseball player Ida Sand (born 1977), Swedish jazz singer and pianist Jon Ola Sand, Eurovision Song Contest executive supervisor José Sand (born 1980), Argentine football player Karl Ludwig Sand (1795–1820), German martyr Lauritz Sand (1879–1956), Norwegian soldier Leonard B.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Paula Sand

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 Sand:

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.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Sand?
The surname Sand originates from French. Bjørn Sand (1928–2024), Norwegian revue writer and actor Christopher Sand (1644–1680), Polish writer, author of Bibliotheca antitrinitariorum Duane Sand (born 1965), American politician Ebbe Sand (born 1972), Danish football player George Sand (1804–1876), French novelist Heinie Sand (1897–1958), American baseball player Ida Sand (born 1977), Swedish jazz singer and pianist Jon Ola Sand, Eurovision Song Contest executive supervisor José Sand (born 1980), Argentine football player Karl Ludwig Sand (1795–1820), German martyr Lauritz Sand (1879–1956), Norwegian soldier Leonard B.
What are the origins of the name Paula Sand?
The name Paula Sand combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Sand originates from French.
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