← Back to The Name Registry
Girl

Louella

Louella means "Blend of Louise and Ella", according to etymological references. It peaked back in the 1920s and has been gradually easing since. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. In total, about 11,932 American babies have carried this name since 1900.

EtymologyBlend of Louise and Ella
Etymology"Famous warrior" + "beautiful fairy woman"
Births by decade
1900s
832
1910s
1,826
1920s
2,457
1930s
2,361
1940s
1,973
1950s
1,149
1960s
508
1970s
214
1980s
123
1990s
87
2000s
93
2010s
309
Peaked in the 1920s · 11,932 total U.S. births since 1900