Lella
girl nameLella entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #615 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#615
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #791 |
| 1890s | #999 |
| 1900s | #1332 |
| 1910s | #1597 |
| 1920s | #2194 |
| 1930s | #2686 |
| 1940s | #3787 |
| 1950s | #4808 |
| 1960s | #6465 |
| 1980s | #10464 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2010s | #15354 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Lella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lella alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lella in 2025?
- Lella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lella most popular?
- Lella peaked in 1883, reaching #615 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lella with classmates?
- Lella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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