How Many People Are Named Joella?
Complete statistics for the name Joella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joella is a very rare female name, with only 3,101 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 106,410 Americans. This name has seen a recent rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 78 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 4,155 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joella Through the Generations
Joella stands out as a name that's been around for generations but has gained traction more recently. With 3,101 living bearers in the US, it's a name that's becoming more familiar, especially among younger parents. Interestingly, despite its modern appeal, nearly half of those named Joella are over 60, giving the name a unique generational twist. The peak year of 2016 saw 78 births, indicating a growing trend that's likely to continue as the name gains recognition.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Joella
How Many People Have the Name Joella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,101 people in the United States currently share the name Joella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 106,410 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joella a Common or Rare Name?
Joella 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 Joella Mean?
Joella means "creative variant of Joelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Joella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Joella Most Popular?
The name Joella reached peak popularity in 2016, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Joella?
Approximately 3,101 people named Joella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 106,410 Americans.
Is Joella a rare name?
Joella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 106,410 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joella mean?
Joella means "creative variant of Joelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Joella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Joella are male and 100% are female.
When was Joella most popular?
Joella peaked in 2016 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.