Ella
boy nameElla entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #663 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#663
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #835 |
| 1890s | #823 |
| 1900s | #964 |
| 1910s | #2226 |
| 1920s | #2021 |
| 1930s | #1840 |
| 1940s | #2570 |
| 1950s | #3239 |
| 1960s | #3502 |
| 2000s | #6092 |
| 2010s | #8785 |
| 2020s | #10203 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Ella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ella alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ella in 2025?
- Ella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ella most popular?
- Ella peaked in 1898, reaching #663 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ella with classmates?
- Ella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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