Ursula is a distinctive and elegant feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'ursa', meaning 'she-bear'. It was popularized by Shakespeare in his play "The Tempest", where Ursula is one of the main characters, Miranda's nurse. Ursula has also been associated with various patron saints in Christianity, further contributing to its historic significance and widespread usage across Europe.
"From 1968 to 1976, there were eighteen girls named Ursula, with the peak years being 1968 and 1971 when eight and five babies respectively were given this name."