Ella
Ella is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Other, foreign, or complete.
Origin and history
Ella is a classic name of Ancient Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'other', 'all', or 'fairy maiden'. It was popular in Victorian times and has experienced a major revival in the U.S. during the 21st century. Today, it stands as a timeless, top-twenty staple for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
351,313 babies in the United States have been named Ella since 1880. It ranks #105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #19.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- NC (4.6 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13,936 |
| 1890-1900 | 17,072 |
| 1900-1910 | 14,763 |
| 1910-1920 | 24,913 |
| 1920-1930 | 29,521 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,962 |
| 1940-1950 | 15,977 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,038 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,176 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,096 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,576 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,897 |
| 2000-2010 | 67,544 |
| 2010-2019 | 85,922 |
| 2020-2029 | 37,920 |
Famous people named Ella
- Ella Fitzgerald: singer, musician
- Ella Purnell: actress
- Ella Mai: singer, songwriter
Fun facts
- Ella Fitzgerald, known as the 'First Lady of Song', helped make the name iconic in 20th-century American culture.
- The name was immensely popular in the late 19th century before making a massive comeback over a century later.