Luella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Luella has its roots in Latin, combining the elements of Lou and 'ella', meaning young girl or little. It evolved from Lou to Luella over time. The name carries traits of charm and grace and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States.

The name Luella is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Luella has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Luella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 219th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 346th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1014th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2803rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6601st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3323rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1068th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Luella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Luella"

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Pronunciation

/luˈɛlə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Luella is a combination of the name Lou and the Latin word 'ella', which means 'young girl' or 'little'.

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Meaning

young girl, little

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Language Evolution

Lou, Luella

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Historical Usage

Luella gained popularity in the late 19th century and was often used in the United States as a feminine name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lu, Ella, Lulu

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Luella is seen as a charming and vintage name that evokes a sense of grace and femininity.

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Famous People

Luella Bartley, a notable fashion designer, Luella D. W. M. H. Brown, a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Luella"

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 "Luella"

"Luella" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 6451st of 7545 11
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 6773rd of 6773 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 219th of 9107 15,595
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 346th of 9204 6,659
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1014th of 12526 1,929
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2803rd of 19264 415
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6601st of 27321 186
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3323rd of 35406 730
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1068th of 30306 2,935

Regional Popularity of "Luella" 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 "Luella" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
9.89%
140th/1416
19.87%
274th/1379
12.30%
291st/2366
18.30%
209th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
13.39%
207th/1546
27.31%
425th/1556
19.85%
467th/2353
21.59%
334th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
39.16%
872nd/2227
50.62%
1230th/2430
38.00%
1084th/2853
48.86%
1356th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
83.15%
2896th/3483
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
46.27%
2120th/4582
52.38%
2705th/5164
- 38.15%
2847th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
14.66%
584th/3984
29.24%
1312th/4487
25.30%
1726th/6822
16.00%
1004th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Luella"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Luella" 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.