Luella is a distinctive choice, ranked #547 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Luella in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#547
US Rank #827
About the Name Luella
Luella is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #547. The name has climbed 408 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Luella is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #827 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Luella
Unlikely. With around 71 UK babies named Luella per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Luella in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Luella is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 408 places over the last five years to #547 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Luella is more popular in the UK (#547) than in the US (#827). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Luella ranks #827 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
71
UK babies named Luella (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 408 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Luella
Likely around 1 other Luella in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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