Luella
girl name#778 in 2025Luella entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #120 in 1881, ranks #778 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#778
rank today
#120
peak (1881)
349
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #154 |
| 1890s | #179 |
| 1900s | #179 |
| 1910s | #204 |
| 1920s | #235 |
| 1930s | #321 |
| 1940s | #560 |
| 1950s | #1030 |
| 1960s | #1709 |
| 1970s | #3472 |
| 1980s | #5637 |
| 1990s | #8726 |
| 2000s | #5085 |
| 2010s | #1442 |
| 2020s | #904 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Luella has been most popular in MN, WI, CA.
Living bearers
About 8,100 people named Luella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Luella alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Luella in 2025?
- Luella ranks #778 among US girl names in 2025, with 349 babies given the name.
- When was the name Luella most popular?
- Luella peaked in 1881, reaching #120 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Luella with classmates?
- Luella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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