Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Luella
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
949
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Luella
How many people are named Luella?
An estimated 6,223 living Americans are named Luella.
How rare is Luella?
Luella is uncommon among babies today, with 349 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 63.2% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Luella?
The median age of a living American named Luella is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 65 years old.
Is Luella still popular?
Yes. Luella is holding steady, with 349 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Luella most common?
Luella has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 10.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
63.2%
2025
349
All-time
32,605