How Many People Are Named Rilla?

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

Rilla
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Rilla is a very rare female name, with only 639 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 516,491 Americans. The majority of those named Rilla are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~639
Living in US
1 in 516,491
Americans
1914
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rilla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Gentle Reserved
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

639
Worldwide Bearers
#137,035
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
7
🇩🇰 Denmark
5
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇨🇳 China
5
🇯🇲 Jamaica
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇧🇪 Belgium
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇸🇬 Singapore
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
639 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
146
Would be under 30 (6%)
50
Would be 30–60 (2%)
2,439
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 2,635 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: 1914

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
5

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

📜 Rilla Through the Generations

Rilla has been a name that has seen its peaks and valleys over the decades. Its highest recorded birth year was 1914, when 56 babies were given this name. Today, the name is still cherished by a small but dedicated group, with most of those named Rilla being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while the name is rising in popularity again, it remains a nostalgic choice for many.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 92
Alabama 66
Missouri 11
California 10
Texas 7
Mississippi 6

✨ Similar Names to Rilla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rilla's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rilla

How Many People Have the Name Rilla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 639 people in the United States currently share the name Rilla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 516,491 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rilla a Common or Rare Name?

Rilla 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 Rilla Mean?

Rilla means "creative variant of Rilla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rilla Most Popular?

The name Rilla reached peak popularity in 1914, with 56 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 Rilla?

Approximately 639 people named Rilla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,635. That works out to roughly 1 in 516,491 Americans.

Is Rilla a rare name?

Rilla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 516,491 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rilla mean?

Rilla means "creative variant of Rilla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Rilla more male or female?

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

When was Rilla most popular?

Rilla peaked in 1914 with 56 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.

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 US639
All-Time Births2,635
1 in X1 in 516,491
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1914
World Rank#137,035
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.