Luella
Peaked at #120 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Luella has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Luella — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#120
in 1881
Current rank
#827
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Luella reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #120 nationally with 141 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1507 (2014) to #827 (2024) — a 45% improvement.
As of 2024, Luella ranks #827 nationally for girls, with 331 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #827 | 331 |
| 2023 | #932 | 285 |
| 2022 | #999 | 262 |
| 2021 | #924 | 288 |
| 2020 | #974 | 262 |
| 2019 | #938 | 282 |
| 2018 | #953 | 278 |
| 2017 | #912 | 294 |
Luella — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4009
in 1925
Last ranked
#4328
in 1929
Years tracked
3
1916–1929
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1916, Luella reached its peak popularity for boys in 1925, ranking #4009 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Luella hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1929, when it stood at #4328.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | #4,328 | 5 |
| 1925 | #4,009 | 6 |
| 1916 | #4,268 | 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 Luella most popular?
Luella was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #120 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Luella becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Luella?
At least 32,268 babies have been recorded with the name Luella in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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