Della
girl name#563 in 2025Della entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #60 in 1881, ranks #563 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#563
rank today
#60
peak (1881)
533
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #68 |
| 1890s | #81 |
| 1900s | #107 |
| 1910s | #159 |
| 1920s | #197 |
| 1930s | #218 |
| 1940s | #283 |
| 1950s | #353 |
| 1960s | #464 |
| 1970s | #837 |
| 1980s | #1554 |
| 1990s | #2538 |
| 2000s | #2496 |
| 2010s | #1224 |
| 2020s | #679 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Della has been most popular in CA, TX, NC.
Living bearers
About 24,000 people named Della are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Della alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Della in 2025?
- Della ranks #563 among US girl names in 2025, with 533 babies given the name.
- When was the name Della most popular?
- Della peaked in 1881, reaching #60 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Della with classmates?
- Della will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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