How Many People Are Named Fontella?
Complete statistics for the name Fontella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fontella is a unique name with roots in creative variants, making it very rare among female names. Only 347 people named Fontella live in the US today, representing just 1 in 950,101 Americans. The majority of those named Fontella are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 589 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: 1966Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fontella Through the Generations
Fontella has seen its peak popularity in 1966 with 104 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence. With an average age of 76, most people named Fontella are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This stability suggests that while it may not be a trendy choice for new parents, it remains a cherished name among those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fontella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Fontella
How Many People Have the Name Fontella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 347 people in the United States currently share the name Fontella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 950,101 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Fontella a Common or Rare Name?
Fontella 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 Fontella Mean?
Fontella means "creative variant of Fontella" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fontella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Fontella Most Popular?
The name Fontella reached peak popularity in 1966, with 104 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 Fontella?
Approximately 347 people named Fontella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 589. That works out to roughly 1 in 950,101 Americans.
Is Fontella a rare name?
Fontella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 950,101 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fontella mean?
Fontella means "creative variant of Fontella" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Fontella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fontella are male and 100% are female.
When was Fontella most popular?
Fontella peaked in 1966 with 104 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.