Holding steady.
Popularity of Evella since 1915
Babies named Evella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evella's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Evella is a rare and delicate name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, during a time when elaborate '-ella' names were fashionable. Its peak year of use was 1916, after which it quickly faded, maintaining a stable but negligible presence ever since. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its one-in-N statistic is not available due to its extreme rarity. Evella's top states of occurrence are unknown, as its limited usage has not been concentrated in any particular region. The name likely originated as a modern English invention, perhaps inspired by the popular Eva and Ella, blending their sounds into a unique and feminine creation. Its meaning is not definitively known, but such constructions often carry the essence of their root names, suggesting associations with life (from Eva) or light (from Ella). Evella remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both vintage and uncommon.
Evella appears to be a modern English creation, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Ev-' (as in Eva or Evelyn) combined with the fashionable suffix '-ella'. It was first recorded in the United States in 1915, suggesting a 20th-century coinage rather than a name with ancient roots. Its usage has always been extremely rare, with a peak in 1916.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eva, Ella, Vella
Sibling names for Evella
Names that share Evella's style, for a brother or sister.
