Holding steady.
Popularity of Vonzella since 1946
Babies named Vonzella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vonzella is a distinctive modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1946, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating novel names with the fashionable prefix Von-. Although it has never been common enough to rank nationally, its peak year was 1950, after which its usage declined steeply. By the 2000s, the name had become extremely rare, and in recent years it is given to fewer than five babies annually. No state data is available due to its rarity. Vonzella remains a unique choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage mid-century feel and a strong, melodic sound.
Vonzella is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1940s. It appears to be a blend of the Germanic surname prefix Von- (meaning 'of' or 'from') and the female name Zella, which itself may be a short form of names like Grizelda or a variant of Zelia. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s, but remains rare. Its peak popularity occurred in 1950, after which usage declined. Vonzella has not charted in the top 1000 U.S. baby names in any year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zella, Vonna, Vonnie
Sibling names for Vonzella
Names that share Vonzella's style, for a brother or sister.
