Holding steady.
Popularity of Drucella since 1915
Babies named Drucella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Drucella's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Drucella is a rare feminine name that appears to have been coined in the early 20th century, with its first recorded use in 1915. It reached its highest frequency in 1932, though even then it was given to only a handful of newborns. The name has maintained a consistently stable but very low usage since, and it has never ranked in the national top 1,000. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely derives from the Roman cognomen Drusus, with the addition of the popular diminutive suffix -ella, seen in names like Marcella. While never common, Drucella has a vintage charm that appeals to those seeking an unusual name with a classic sound.
Drucella is a feminine name likely derived from Drusus, a Roman cognomen, or its English short form Druc. The name was recorded in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in the 1930s, though it has remained rare. It may have been formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ella to Druc, akin to other feminine names like Marcella or Lucilla.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dru, Cella
Variants: Drucille, Drusilla
Sibling names for Drucella
Names that share Drucella's style, for a brother or sister.
