Luella
Luella is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior paired with light or maiden; a blend of Lou and Ella.
Origin and history
Luella is an English compound name formed as a combination of Louise and Ella, or Lou and Ella. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and has recently experienced a mild vintage revival.
Popularity in the United States
32,605 babies in the United States have been named Luella since 1880. It ranks #792 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #862.
States where it is most popular
- MN (7.8 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,384 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,151 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,895 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,648 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,642 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,100 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,905 |
| 1950-1960 | 947 |
| 1960-1970 | 502 |
| 1970-1980 | 212 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 395 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,811 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,781 |
Famous people named Luella
- Luella Bartley: fashion designer, journalist
Nicknames
Lue, Lu, Ella, Lulu
Fun facts
- Luella originated as a modern blended name combining elements of traditional names like Louise and Ella during the Victorian era.
- After peaking in popularity in the early 1900s, Luella has seen renewed interest from parents seeking vintage, turn-of-the-century names.