Bella
Peaked at #48 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bella has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bella — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#48
in 2010
Current rank
#109
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bella reached its peak popularity for girls in 2010, ranking #48 nationally with 5,135 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #70 (2014) to #109 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Bella ranks #109 nationally for girls, with 2,469 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #109 | 2,469 |
| 2023 | #106 | 2,559 |
| 2022 | #85 | 2,912 |
| 2021 | #73 | 3,366 |
| 2020 | #63 | 3,645 |
| 2019 | #50 | 4,396 |
| 2018 | #48 | 4,573 |
| 2017 | #50 | 4,664 |
Bella — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#8153
in 2011
Last ranked
#12383
in 2019
Years tracked
7
2008–2019
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2008, Bella reached its peak popularity for boys in 2011, ranking #8153 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Bella hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2019, when it stood at #12383.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #12,383 | 5 |
| 2017 | #10,944 | 6 |
| 2014 | #9,754 | 7 |
| 2011 | #8,153 | 9 |
| 2010 | #8,897 | 8 |
| 2009 | #12,702 | 5 |
| 2008 | #12,757 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bella most popular?
Bella was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #48 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bella becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bella?
At least 81,582 babies have been recorded with the name Bella in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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