Little female bear
Derived from the Latin word 'ursa' meaning bear, combined with a diminutive suffix. The name was popularized in the Middle Ages by the legend of Saint Ursula, a Romano-British princess. It carries a blend of strength and softness due to its animal association and diminutive form.
Less common today
Ursula isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,568 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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