Bella
Female name · ★ Classic
17,400
Total Births
2008
Peak Year
#106
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Bella
Bella is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 17,400 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 405 births |
| 1890s | 488 births |
| 1900s | 542 births |
| 1910s | 816 births |
| 1920s | 563 births |
| 1930s | 48 births |
| 2000s | 5,395 births |
| 2010s | 7,040 births |
| 2020s | 2,103 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bella?
Bella has been given to 17,400 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 1,056 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #106.
Is Bella a boy or girl name?
Bella is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Bella most popular?
Bella was most popular in 2008, when 1,056 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Bella?
Bella first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).