Louella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Louella is a name of Latin and English origin, derived from the combination of 'Louise' and 'Ella,' meaning 'famous warrior' and 'light' or 'beautiful.' It evolved from historical forms like Louise and has a rich linguistic path. The name evokes traits of elegance and charm, and it has no biblical relevance. Louella gained popularity in the late 19th century and continues to be perceived positively today.
The name Louella is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Louella has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Louella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 421st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 471st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 920th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2862nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6926th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9034th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2277th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Louella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Louella"
Pronunciation
/luˈɛlə/
Origin
Latin and English
Etymology
Louella is a combination of the name 'Louise,' which comes from the Old German name 'Hlodowig,' meaning 'famous warrior,' and 'Ella,' which is derived from the Greek word 'helle,' meaning 'light' or 'beautiful.'
Meaning
famous warrior, light, beautiful
Language Evolution
Louise, Louella
Historical Usage
The name Louella gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Lou, Ella, Lulu
Modern Popularity & Image
Louella is seen as a vintage and charming name, often associated with elegance and femininity.
Famous People
Louella Parsons, an influential American newspaper columnist and radio personality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Louella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Louella"
"Louella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 421st of 9107 | 4,505 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 471st of 9204 | 4,056 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 920th of 12526 | 2,262 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2862nd of 19264 | 404 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6926th of 27321 | 173 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9034th of 35406 | 185 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2277th of 30306 | 975 |
Regional Popularity of "Louella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Louella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.59% 419th/1416 |
35.61% 491st/1379 |
15.55% 368th/2366 |
65.32% 746th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.50% 456th/1546 |
33.42% 520th/1556 |
16.83% 396th/2353 |
35.23% 545th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.79% 953rd/2227 |
44.65% 1085th/2430 |
30.84% 880th/2853 |
33.59% 932nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.96% 1592nd/3984 |
61.47% 2758th/4487 |
47.16% 3217th/6822 |
46.24% 2902nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Louella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Louella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.