Paula Spearman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Spearman — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Spearman 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 Spearman: Alexander Spearman (1901–1982), British Member of Parliament Sir Alexander Young Spearman, 1st Baronet (1793–1874), British civil servant Armegis Spearman (born 1978), American football linebacker Charles Spearman (1863–1945)), English psychologist and statistician Clyde Spearman (fl. 1932–1946), American baseball player Craig Spearman (born 1972), New Zealand cricketer Diana Spearman (1905–1991), British writer and political activist Doug Spearman (born 1962), American actor Frank H. 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: Spearman

English

Alexander Spearman (1901–1982), British Member of Parliament Sir Alexander Young Spearman, 1st Baronet (1793–1874), British civil servant Armegis Spearman (born 1978), American football linebacker Charles Spearman (1863–1945)), English psychologist and statistician Clyde Spearman (fl. 1932–1946), American baseball player Craig Spearman (born 1972), New Zealand cricketer Diana Spearman (1905–1991), British writer and political activist Doug Spearman (born 1962), American actor Frank H.

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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 Spearman

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 Spearman:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Spearman?
The surname Spearman originates from English. Alexander Spearman (1901–1982), British Member of Parliament Sir Alexander Young Spearman, 1st Baronet (1793–1874), British civil servant Armegis Spearman (born 1978), American football linebacker Charles Spearman (1863–1945)), English psychologist and statistician Clyde Spearman (fl. 1932–1946), American baseball player Craig Spearman (born 1972), New Zealand cricketer Diana Spearman (1905–1991), British writer and political activist Doug Spearman (born 1962), American actor Frank H.
What are the origins of the name Paula Spearman?
The name Paula Spearman combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Spearman originates from English.
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