Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Louella
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1932
Peak births
266
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19322025
Quick answers about Louella
How many people are named Louella?
An estimated 4,634 living Americans are named Louella.
How rare is Louella?
Louella is uncommon among babies today, with 146 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 45.1% from its 1932 peak.
How old is the typical Louella?
The median age of a living American named Louella is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 81 years old.
Is Louella still popular?
Yes — Louella is currently rising in popularity, with 146 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.8× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1932
Decline from peak
45.1%
2025
146
All-time
13,958