Holding steady.
Popularity of Lorella since 1915
Babies named Lorella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 82 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lorella first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 and reached its peak rank in 1934, reflecting a brief burst of curiosity in Italian-inspired feminines. Despite never entering the top 1000, the name has persisted at a very low but stable level, with a trajectory classified as 'stable' and no sign of a revival. Because the name remains so rare, no state concentration is detectable, and the 1-in-N figure is effectively zero. Lorella represents a delicate Italianate variant that mostly appeals to families with Italian heritage or an affection for the sound of Laura extended by an -ella suffix.
Lorella is a diminutive of Laura, which itself derives from the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel'. Traditionally associated with victory and honor in ancient Rome, the name Laura gained currency in Renaissance Italy and spread across Europe. Lorella is a particularly Italian elaboration, emerging in the early 20th century as a melodic alternative to Laura.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lori, Ella, Lola
Variants: Lorela, Laurella
Sibling names for Lorella
Names that share Lorella's style, for a brother or sister.
