Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ella.
National Rank (2025)
#29
All-Time Peak Rank
#12 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
351,313
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ella Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Ella
According to SSA data, Ella achieved its highest historical rank of #12 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 9,884 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 26.4%. 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 Ella scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-26.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,884Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
73yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:13,936
1890s:17,072
1900s:14,763
1910s:24,913
1920s:29,521
1930s:19,962
1940s:15,977
1950s:11,038
1960s:5,176
1970s:2,096
1980s:1,576
1990s:3,897
2000s:67,544
2010s:85,922
2020s:37,920
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEl-la
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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