Holding steady.
Popularity of Birdella since 1882
Babies named Birdella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1911, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Birdella's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 8 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Birdella is a rare 19th-century American name, first recorded in 1882 when it saw its highest usage. It never achieved mainstream popularity and has remained largely unused, with no significant resurgence. The name is formed from 'bird' and the suffix -ella, reflecting the creative naming trends of the era. Today, Birdella is a unique choice that carries a whimsical, old-fashioned charm, but it has never appeared among the top 1000 names in U.S. history. Its trajectory has been stable yet negligible, with no recent revival.
Birdella is a rare feminine given name that appears to have been coined in the late 19th century by combining the English word 'bird' with the popular feminine suffix -ella, likely influenced by names like Ella or Arabella. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, during a period when creative and ornamental names were fashionable. The name never achieved widespread usage and has remained extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Birdie, Ella, Bella
Variants: Birdelle
Sibling names for Birdella
Names that share Birdella's style, for a brother or sister.
