Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1915
Leella
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Leella, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1915–2021
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Leella sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 27 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Leella recorded 27 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2021.
- 27 total births
- 1915–2021 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Leella since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2021.
- 27
- total births
- 1915–2021
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Leella was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
6 babies were named Leella in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Leella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leella's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leella at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Leella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2021
- Peak year (1920)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Leella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leella's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Leella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leella? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 27 babies named Leella. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 6 births.
When was Leella most popular? ▼
Leella was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Leella been used? ▼
Leella has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 107 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Leella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lee, Leeann, Leena, Leela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leella's data
- Leella's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leella
Nearby Names Like Leella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leella
Lee Girl
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Leeann Girl
#3705 14,334 births
Leena Girl
#1090 5,785 births
Leela Girl
#1259 4,545 births
Leesa Girl
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Compare Leella side by side: Leella vs Lee Leella vs Leeann Leella vs Leena
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leella: Baby Name Since 1915 - 27 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leella. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leella draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.