Holding steady.
Popularity of Loella since 1906
Babies named Loella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loella's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Loella is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1906, its peak year, though it never reached widespread popularity. The name's origin is uncertain, possibly a variant of Louella or a feminine derivation of the surname Lowell. Loella has a stable trajectory, having never experienced a significant revival, and its usage remains infrequent, with a one-in-N rate that is not available due to its rarity. The name has been recorded only sporadically, with the most recent data from 2025 showing no rank. While top states are not available, Loella's historical distribution likely mirrored the broader patterns of similar coined names from the early 1900s. Its soft, melodic sound and vintage feel may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common turn-of-the-century revivals.
Loella is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1906. It may be a variant of Louella, which combines the names Louise and Ella, or a feminine form of the surname Lowell, which derives from a Norman place name. The name saw peak usage in its first year of recorded appearance and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loe, Ella, Lo
Sibling names for Loella
Names that share Loella's style, for a brother or sister.
