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How Many People Are Named Bella?
Estimated people named Bella living in the U.S. today
76,021
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 81,582
- Peak year: 2010 (5,143 births)
- Estimated living today: 76,021
Bella by age group — who carries the name today?
Bella popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bella
Bella has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 81,582 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 76,021 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,496 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bellas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bella in the US?
An estimated 76,021 people named Bella are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bella rare — about 1 in 4,496 Americans.
Is Bella a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bella is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Bella most popular?
Bella peaked in 2010, when 5,143 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bella?
Bella ranks #668 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).