Ella
Peaked at #12 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ella has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ella — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#12
in 2011
Current rank
#30
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ella reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #12 nationally with 9,597 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #17 (2014) to #30 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Ella ranks #30 nationally for girls, with 5,685 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #30 | 5,685 |
| 2023 | #32 | 5,659 |
| 2022 | #25 | 6,284 |
| 2021 | #16 | 7,037 |
| 2020 | #15 | 7,367 |
| 2019 | #13 | 8,127 |
| 2018 | #15 | 8,126 |
| 2017 | #16 | 8,083 |
Ella — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#673
in 1898
Last ranked
#12768
in 2023
Years tracked
84
1883–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Ella reached its peak popularity for boys in 1898, ranking #673 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Ella hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12768.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,768 | 5 |
| 2021 | #8,361 | 9 |
| 2018 | #7,761 | 10 |
| 2017 | #11,161 | 6 |
| 2016 | #12,765 | 5 |
| 2014 | #9,946 | 7 |
| 2013 | #8,308 | 9 |
| 2012 | #6,417 | 13 |
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 Ella most popular?
Ella was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #12 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ella becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ella?
At least 346,302 babies have been recorded with the name Ella in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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