How Many People Are Named Louella?

Complete statistics for the name Louella in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Louella
Very Rare
13,809
Estimated People
1 in 23,897
1 in X Americans
1932
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
13,809 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 89

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 292
Arkansas 201
Arizona 5
California 331
Colorado 30
Florida 26
Georgia 367
Hawaii 7
Iowa 26
Idaho 5
Illinois 325
Indiana 166
Kansas 50
Kentucky 408
Louisiana 794
Massachusetts 10
Maryland 11
Michigan 246
Minnesota 163
Missouri 306
Mississippi 371
North Carolina 218
North Dakota 11
Nebraska 17
New Jersey 40
New Mexico 83
New York 229
Ohio 601
Oklahoma 322
Oregon 15
Pennsylvania 671
South Carolina 161
South Dakota 5
Tennessee 299
Texas 469
Virginia 156
Washington 50
Wisconsin 44
West Virginia 338
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 42.9%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Louella in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,809 people in the United States currently share the name Louella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,897 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Louella a Common or Rare Name?

Louella is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Louella Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Louella are covered in full on the Louella name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Louella Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Louella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Louella is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Louella Most Popular?

The name Louella reached peak popularity in 1932, with 266 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Louella Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Louella across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Louella?

Approximately 13,809 people in the United States share the name Louella, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Louella a rare name?

Louella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,897 Americans has this name.

What does the name Louella mean?

The meaning and origin of Louella is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Louella more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Louella are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Louella most popular?

The name Louella reached its peak in 1932, with 266 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People13,809
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 23,897
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1932
Male %0%
Female %100%

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