How Many People Are Named Zella?

13,250

people in the United States are named Zella

1 in 25,283 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2343

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0040%

Of US population

Peak Year

1917

298 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

German diminutive of MARCELLA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 86.5 years old

Young (<30) 2,316
17.5%
Adult (30–60) 294
2.2%
Senior (>60) 10,640
80.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Kentucky 704
Texas 576
Missouri 419
Tennessee 419
Oklahoma 418
Ohio 369
North Carolina 283
Illinois 279
West Virginia 258
California 242

💡 Fun Facts About "Zella"

  • 108 babies were named Zella in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1917
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Kentucky

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