Idella
Every Idella since 1880 — 6,554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Idella
Idella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,399 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,554 American babies have been named Idella. Its peak came in 1921, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Idella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Idella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,399 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,212 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,584 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,742 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,513 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,711 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,465 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,895 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,482 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,384 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,414 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,614 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,359 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,970 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,804 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,023 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,964 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,566 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,679 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,202 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,914 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,742 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,461 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,682 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,348 |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,129 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,862 |
| 1955 | 46 | #1,502 |
| 1950 | 71 | #1,094 |
| 1945 | 66 | #945 |
| 1940 | 76 | #817 |
| 1935 | 74 | #787 |
| 1930 | 119 | #637 |
| 1925 | 155 | #579 |
| 1920 | 158 | #573 |
| 1915 | 138 | #543 |
| 1910 | 81 | #443 |
| 1905 | 64 | #423 |
| 1900 | 60 | #430 |
| 1895 | 59 | #368 |
| 1890 | 29 | #486 |
| 1885 | 18 | #510 |
| 1880 | 23 | #335 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Idella in 2025?
Idella ranked #12,399 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Idella?
6,554 babies have been named Idella in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Idella most popular?
Idella peaked in 1921, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Idella a boy or girl name?
Idella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Idella rising or falling?
Idella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.