Louella
How to say it: loo-EL-uh · /luˈɛlə/
American coinage combining Lou and Ella - vintage charm dating to the 1880s.
Louella was the 581st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 146 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #478 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #581 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 146 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,697 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #478 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rooted in the 1880s high, Louella now rests far below that early peak while staying well used. A modest rise seems ahead in the near future.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft, Louella feels gentle across its lilting length. Estelle echoes its vintage grace and Lulu offers a playful short form.
Parents who love Louella also love
Nicknames
- Lou
- Lulu
- Ella
Honouring a Louella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Louella is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
Famous people named Louella
- Louella Parsons (1881–1972)American gossip columnist
- Louella Maxam (1891–1970)American actress
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