Louella

Louella is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 146 girls in the United States.

Louella at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Louella

Louella belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Louella first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #238 in 1881, and in 2024 146 babies received the name — 13,809 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Louella in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#238 in 1881
Peak year
1932
Babies named Louella in 2024
146
Total since 1880
13,809

Louella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1065 in 2024
Babies named Louella in 2025
20
Total since 1996
266

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Louella mean?

The meaning of Louella is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Louella a boy or girl name?

Louella is a girl name. In 2024, 146 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Louella?

Louella comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Louella?

Louella first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #238 in 1881, and 146 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.