Holding steady.
Popularity of Idell since 1880
Babies named Idell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Idell's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 |
| 1890s | 152 |
| 1900s | 305 |
| 1910s | 924 |
| 1920s | 946 |
| 1930s | 470 |
| 1940s | 282 |
| 1950s | 204 |
| 1960s | 92 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Idell is a name that enjoyed a brief period of modest popularity in the early 1900s, peaking in 1910 when it saw its highest recorded usage. According to Social Security data, the name has not ranked in the top 1000 since the early 20th century, and its trajectory has been stable with very sparse usage in recent decades. Its exact meaning remains uncertain, with possible connections to Welsh origins meaning 'bountiful' or as a diminutive of names like Ida. While never common, Idell has a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon, turn-of-the-century name.
Idell is a name of debated origin. It may derive from the Welsh name Idelle, which is thought to mean 'bountiful' or 'generous'. Alternatively, it could be an English diminutive or variant of names such as Ida (meaning 'industrious' in Old German) or Adela (meaning 'noble'). The name saw modest use in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly in the 1910s. Its exact derivation remains uncertain, but it is typically considered a feminine name of Welsh or English background.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Idy, Dell, Ida
Sibling names for Idell
Names that share Idell's style, for a brother or sister.
