How Many People Are Named Vella?
Complete statistics for the name Vella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vella is a very rare female name, with only 736 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 448,385 Americans. The majority of those named Vella are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 87All 2,255 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: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vella Through the Generations
Vella has been a name that's seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. Its highest recorded birth year was 1915, when 53 babies were given the name. Today, the average age of someone named Vella is 87, indicating that the name has largely been passed down through generations rather than being widely adopted anew. With 335 under-30, 29 aged 30-60, and 1,891 over-60, the name clearly skews towards the older demographic, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Vella
How Many People Have the Name Vella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,795 people in the United States currently share the name Vella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 87,338 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Vella a Common or Rare Name?
Vella is classified as 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 Vella Mean?
Vella means "creative variant of Vela" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Vella Most Popular?
The name Vella reached peak popularity in 1915, with 53 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 Vella?
Approximately 3,795 people named Vella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,795. That works out to roughly 1 in 87,338 Americans.
Is Vella a rare name?
Vella is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 87,338 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vella mean?
Vella means "creative variant of Vela" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Vella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Vella are male and 100% are female.
When was Vella most popular?
Vella peaked in 1915 with 53 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.