Thursday, November 14, 2013

Paul & Paula: 1954 was their Very Best Year Together

Paul at #16, Paula at #38.


Paul was a top 20 name for years -- from 1900 to 1968 -- but has been losing favor as a baby names for boys since the 1970s.

Paula's best run occurred during the mid-20th century.  She reached the top 50 for the first time in 1952 and peaked at #38 two years later.  After being stuck at #60 for two years (1961-1962), Paula got a boost from "Hey Paula", a song that spent 3 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1963.  Paula moved up 18 places to #42 that year and remained in the top 50 until 1969.



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