Della
Peaked at #60 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Della has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Della — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#60
in 1881
Current rank
#580
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Della reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #60 nationally with 428 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1249 (2014) to #580 (2024) — a 54% improvement.
As of 2024, Della ranks #580 nationally for girls, with 518 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #580 | 518 |
| 2023 | #645 | 453 |
| 2022 | #658 | 449 |
| 2021 | #710 | 405 |
| 2020 | #916 | 284 |
| 2019 | #808 | 339 |
| 2018 | #864 | 314 |
| 2017 | #1,028 | 252 |
Della — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#949
in 1888
Last ranked
#2933
in 1941
Years tracked
22
1888–1941
Trend
Rising
Della was already at its most popular for boys in 1888 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #949), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Della hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1941, when it stood at #2933.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | #2,933 | 7 |
| 1936 | #3,661 | 5 |
| 1933 | #3,765 | 5 |
| 1932 | #3,463 | 6 |
| 1931 | #3,475 | 6 |
| 1929 | #3,647 | 6 |
| 1928 | #3,139 | 8 |
| 1927 | #3,222 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Della most popular?
Della was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #60 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Della becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Della?
At least 70,413 babies have been recorded with the name Della in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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