How Many People Are Named Clella?

Complete statistics for the name Clella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Clella
Very Rare
Latin

Clella is a very rare name with only 111 people alive in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 2,960,951 Americans. It peaked in 1915 with 36 births and now skews towards older generations, with almost everyone over 60.

~111
Living in US
1 in 2,960,951
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant of Clelia, likely meaning 'glory' or 'fame'
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Brave Warm Determined
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally linked to compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of service to others. People with this life path number tend to be generous, idealistic, and drawn to making the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

448
Worldwide Bearers
#404,611
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
432
🇦🇷 Argentina
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
111 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
887
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 887 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
73

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Clella Through the Generations

The name Clella has a rich history, peaking in 1915 with 36 births, but only 111 people are alive in the U.S. today. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity makes it a fascinating name. The fact that nearly all Clellas are over 60 speaks to its status as a classic, old-school name that has largely faded from new generations. The stable trend suggests that while the name may not be coming back, it remains a meaningful choice for those who value its heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Missouri 46
Illinois 10

✨ Similar Names to Clella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clella's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Clella

How Many People Have the Name Clella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 111 people in the United States currently share the name Clella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,960,951 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clella a Common or Rare Name?

Clella is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Clella Mean?

Clella means "A variant of Clelia, likely meaning 'glory' or 'fame'" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Clella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Clella Most Popular?

The name Clella reached peak popularity in 1915, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Clella?

Approximately 111 people named Clella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 887. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,960,951 Americans.

Is Clella a rare name?

Clella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,960,951 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clella mean?

Clella means "A variant of Clelia, likely meaning 'glory' or 'fame'" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Clella more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Clella are male and 100% are female.

When was Clella most popular?

Clella peaked in 1915 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US111
All-Time Births887
1 in X1 in 2,960,951
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1915
World Rank#404,611
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.