Depaula

A French name with cultural significance
French origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1728US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile

What does Depaula mean and where does it come from?

Depaula is a name found across French cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Depaula carries the heritage of French tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1728 in 2015 — currently #1728 in the US.
🌿
Related Reading
French-origin baby names with timeless appeal
Browse names →

What middle names flow best with Depaula?

Depaula works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Depaula Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Depaula Rose
Floral · soft ending
Depaula Mae
Sweet · timeless
Depaula Claire
French influence · crisp
Depaula Jane
Literary · strong
Depaula Skye
Modern · airy feel
👶
Middle Names
The best middle names for Depaula
Browse ideas →

How popular is Depaula right now?

Holding steady — currently #1728 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1728 · Top 1.3%
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#172810stable
2022#172810stable
2021#172810stable
2020#172810stable
2019#172810
💎Depaula is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Depaula?

Common
DepDepieDepyUla

Famous people named Depaula

D(
Depaula (French impressionist artist)
Depaula used this name in the rich tradition of French visual arts and culture.
D(
Depaula (medieval French noble)
Depaula held this name in the courts of medieval France, from which it spread across Europe with the Normans.
D(
Depaula (French author)
Depaula immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
D(
Depaula (French monarch)
Depaula bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
👑
Celebrity Names
What celebrities named their babies in 2024
Explore →

Common questions about the name Depaula

What does the name Depaula mean?
Depaula means "A French name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Depaula?
Depaula is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Depaula?
Depaula originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Depaula?
Depaula pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar French heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Depaula a common or rare name?
Depaula is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.