Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bella.
National Rank (2025)
#136
All-Time Peak Rank
#48 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
83,721
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Bella Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Bella
According to SSA data, Bella achieved its highest historical rank of #48 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 5,136 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 44.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bella scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-44.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,136Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
14yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:242
1890s:431
1900s:555
1910s:1,576
1920s:1,349
1930s:363
1940s:235
1950s:305
1960s:227
1970s:236
1980s:195
1990s:854
2000s:16,828
2010s:43,218
2020s:17,107
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBe-lla
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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