Della
Della is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble nature.
Origin and history
Della originated as a diminutive for names ending in '-della' or starting with 'Adel-', such as Adela or Adelaide. It gained strong popularity as an independent given name in the late 19th century in the United States. Today, it is recognized as a vintage classic experiencing a soft modern revival.
Popularity in the United States
70,810 babies in the United States have been named Della since 1880. It ranks #472 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #647.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.7 %)
- KY (6.4 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5,048 |
| 1890-1900 | 6,410 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,958 |
| 1910-1920 | 9,450 |
| 1920-1930 | 10,366 |
| 1930-1940 | 7,950 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,358 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,038 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,583 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,804 |
| 1980-1990 | 814 |
| 1990-2000 | 512 |
| 2000-2010 | 719 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,156 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,644 |
Famous people named Della
- Della Reese: Singer, Actress
- Della Duck: Fictional Character
Fun facts
- Della was a top 100 name for girls in the United States throughout the late 1880s and 1890s.
- Della Young is the devoted protagonist in O. Henry's famous classic short story 'The Gift of the Magi'.