Ursula is a female given name of Latin origin, derived from the male name Urbanus, which means "of the city" or "city-dweller". It was first used as a feminine name in the Middle Ages, likely inspired by Saint Ursula, a legendary Christian martyr of the 4th century. The name Ursula has gained popularity over time and is now commonly used across various cultures and languages. Notable individuals named Ursula include the German composer Ursula Mamlok and the British actress Ursula Andress.
The name Ursala experienced fluctuating popularity between 1965 and 1989, with the highest number of births occurring in 1968 (9 births) and 1975 (9 births). The years 1967, 1970, 1972, and 1974 also saw higher than average birth numbers for Ursala. However, there were several periods of decline in popularity as well, with only 5 births each in 1969 and 1973. The years 1980 and 1989 had a single-digit number of births (6 each), indicating a decrease in usage during those decades. Overall, the name Ursala was chosen for 92 babies across these years.