Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Nella
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1927
Peak births
81
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Nella
How many people are named Nella?
An estimated 1,778 living Americans are named Nella.
How rare is Nella?
Nella is uncommon among babies today, with 60 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 25.9% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Nella?
The median age of a living American named Nella is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 60 years old.
Is Nella still popular?
Yes. Nella is holding steady, with 60 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Nella most common?
Nella has its strongest geographic signal in Kentucky, where it appears 5.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
25.9%
2025
60
All-time
4,374