Beaulah Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BYOO-lah /ˈbjuːlə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'to be married'; English: 'beautiful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Beaulah has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "בְּעוּלָה" (Be'ulah), which translates to "married" or "to marry." This term appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Isaiah, where it is used in a metaphorical sense to describe the relationship between God and His people. The name was later adopted into Greek as "Beoulah" and subsequently made its way into Latin texts, maintaining its original meaning.

The transition into Old French saw the name evolve into "Beaulah," which was then introduced into English during the medieval period, particularly through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. Throughout history, the name Beaulah has been associated with various cultural and religious contexts.

In the 19th century, it gained prominence in Christian communities, particularly in the United States, where it was often linked to the themes of faith and devotion. The name appears in various literary and religious texts, contributing to its resonance within Christian traditions.

Notably, Beaulah is sometimes referenced in hymns and spiritual songs, reinforcing its connection to themes of love and commitment. The name's cultural significance is further highlighted by its symbolic associations with marriage and fidelity, reflecting the values of companionship and unity.

In some contexts, diminutive forms such as "Bea" have emerged, though these are less frequently documented in historical texts. Overall, Beaulah's etymological roots and historical milestones underscore its enduring presence in various cultural narratives, particularly within religious and literary frameworks.

Famous people named Beaulah

In this section, you will find notable people named Beaulah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Beaulah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Beaulah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Beaulah Bondi is an actress best known for Make Way for Tomorrow, Of Mice and Men, and It's a Wonderful Life.

Beaulah McGillicuddy is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the folk music genre.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Beaulah was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Beaulah has ranked as high as #1519 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Beaulah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Beaulah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Beaulah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Beaulah.

Year Total Births Girl
1973 5 5
1963 5 5
1961 8 8
1960 7 7
1958 6 6
1956 6 6
1955 9 9
1954 8 8
1953 8 8
1952 17 17
1951 10 10
1950 16 16
1949 16 16
1948 12 12
1947 23 23
1946 19 19
1945 21 21
1944 17 17
1943 23 23
1942 29 29
1941 22 22
1940 27 27
1939 19 19
1938 27 27
1937 22 22
1936 34 34
1935 35 35
1934 32 32
1933 36 36
1932 46 46
1931 24 24
1930 34 34
1929 48 48
1928 64 64
1927 67 67
1926 54 54
1925 61 61
1924 74 74
1923 81 81
1922 79 79
1921 81 81
1920 69 69
1919 64 64
1918 71 71
1917 59 59
1916 70 70
1915 66 66
1914 41 41
1913 33 33
1912 37 37
1911 44 44
1910 29 29
1909 27 27
1908 25 25
1907 27 27
1906 26 26
1905 21 21
1904 21 21
1903 21 21
1902 25 25
1901 17 17
1900 36 36
1899 15 15
1898 26 26
1897 22 22
1896 12 12
1895 15 15
1894 19 19
1893 11 11
1892 19 19
1891 11 11
1890 10 10
1889 10 10
1888 11 11
1887 7 7
1886 8 8
1884 5 5
1883 6 6
1882 5 5

Top States for Beaulah (1943)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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