Feminine dossier · first seen 1955
Chela
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1985
Peak births
79
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Chela
How many people are named Chela?
Based on SSA birth records through 2011, an estimated 452 Americans born with the name Chela may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2011.
How rare is Chela?
Chela has not appeared in SSA records since 2011. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Chela?
The median age of a living American named Chela is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 30 and 43 years old.
Is Chela still popular?
No. Chela is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2011.
1955Peak 19852025
Peak year
1985
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
474