How Many People Are Named Zella?
Complete statistics for the name Zella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zella is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 80,424 Americans bearing it today. That's just 4,103 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked way back in 1917.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 13,219 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: 1917Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zella Through the Generations
Zella has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the decades. With only 298 births in 1917, it was at its peak popularity. Today, the name is making a comeback, with a rising trend. The majority of people named Zella are over 60, which gives the name a distinctly older-generation feel. This is reflected in the age distribution, where 81% of those named Zella are aged 60 or above.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zella's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Zella
How Many People Have the Name Zella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 285 people in the United States currently share the name Zella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,162,980 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zella a Common or Rare Name?
Zella 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 Zella Mean?
Zella means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zella Most Popular?
The name Zella reached peak popularity in 1917, with 298 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 Zella?
Approximately 285 people named Zella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 285. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,162,980 Americans.
Is Zella a rare name?
Zella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,162,980 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zella mean?
Zella means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Zella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zella are male and 100% are female.
When was Zella most popular?
Zella peaked in 1917 with 298 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.