Uleta
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the name Ula.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Uleta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Uleta today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uleta births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uleta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Uleta is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Uletas were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uleta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1936 SSA rank
#4,808
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Uleta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uleta from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uleta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Uleta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Uleta
The name Uleta has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German word "uodalrih," which translates to "prosperous ruler." The name was initially more commonly spelled as "Uodalricha" or "Uodalrihha" in its earliest forms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uleta can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a compilation of medieval charters and documents from the 8th century. It mentions an individual named Uleta, who was a landowner in the region of modern-day Bavaria.
In the 11th century, the name gained popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in the regions of modern-day Germany and Austria. Records from this time period show several notable individuals bearing the name Uleta, including Uleta von Regensburg, a renowned scholar and abbess who lived from 1045 to 1112.
During the Middle Ages, the name Uleta was also associated with religious figures. One such example is Uleta of Bamberg, a Benedictine nun who lived in the 12th century and was known for her piety and dedication to her faith.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Uletta," "Uleta," and "Ulita." One notable figure from this period was Uleta von Eisenach, a German noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was renowned for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, the name Uleta gained further recognition with the birth of Uleta von Hessen, a German princess who lived from 1516 to 1580. She was known for her involvement in the Protestant Reformation and her support for the teachings of Martin Luther.
While the name Uleta may have declined in popularity in more recent times, it has left an indelible mark on history, with its roots deeply intertwined with the Germanic cultures of ancient Europe and the various religious and cultural movements that shaped the continent over the centuries.
People
Uleta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uleta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uleta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uleta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uleta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Uleta a common name?
We classify Uleta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uleta most popular?
The single biggest year for Uleta was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uleta is about 92 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Uleta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uleta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uleta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Uleta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uleta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Uleta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Uleta?
Want to know how many Americans are named Uleta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.