Della Girl

Popularity: #484 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEL-uh //ˈdɛl.ə//

Origin: Italian; English

Meaning: Italian: noble; English: short form of Adela

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Della has its roots in the Italian name Adela, which is derived from the Germanic element "adal," meaning "noble." The name Adela made its way into Old French as "Adele" before being adapted into various forms across Europe. In the English-speaking world, Della emerged as a diminutive or variant of Adela, gaining traction in the 19th century as a standalone name.

The transition into English showcases the influence of both Italian and French linguistic traditions, reflecting the broader patterns of name adoption and adaptation during that period. Historically, the name Della can be associated with various notable figures and cultural milestones.

While not directly mentioned in biblical texts, the roots of its parent name Adela can be traced back to the medieval period, where names derived from noble lineage were common among European aristocracy. The name gained further recognition through literary works and the arts, particularly in the 19th century, when names reflecting nobility and elegance became fashionable.

This period saw the rise of romantic literature, where names like Della were often used to evoke a sense of grace and refinement. Culturally, Della carries connotations of nobility and dignity, resonating with the ideals of chivalry and virtue prevalent in medieval European society.

The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, often symbolizing beauty and strength. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Dell have appeared in literature, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.

Overall, Della's historical journey reflects a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, marking its place in the lineage of names that celebrate noble heritage.

Famous people named Della

In this section, you will find notable people named Della. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Della who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Della Reese is a singer and actress best known for Touched by an Angel, Della, and The Twilight Zone.

Della Street is a fictional character in the Perry Mason series created by Erle Stanley Gardner.

Fictional characters named Della

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Della Duck is a fictional character from the comic book series DuckTales. She is the mother of Huey, Dewey, and Louie and plays a significant role in their adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Della, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EllaBellaNellaStellaMilaLila

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Della. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DeliaDinaDarlaDaphneDaisyDemi

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Della was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Della has ranked as high as #292 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, California, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Della has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Della is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Della was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Della.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 533 0 533
2024 520 0 520
2023 453 0 453
2022 449 0 449
2021 405 0 405
2020 284 0 284
2019 339 0 339
2018 314 0 314
2017 252 0 252
2016 248 0 248
2015 218 0 218
2014 194 0 194
2013 164 0 164
2012 174 0 174
2011 120 0 120
2010 133 0 133
2009 115 0 115
2008 77 0 77
2007 68 0 68
2006 87 0 87
2005 78 0 78
2004 75 0 75
2003 68 0 68
2002 62 0 62
2001 44 0 44
2000 45 0 45
1999 50 0 50
1998 37 0 37
1997 42 0 42
1996 54 0 54
1995 53 0 53
1994 57 0 57
1993 49 0 49
1992 59 0 59
1991 55 0 55
1990 56 0 56
1989 79 0 79
1988 64 0 64
1987 62 0 62
1986 84 0 84
1985 59 0 59
1984 74 0 74
1983 90 0 90
1982 96 0 96
1981 98 0 98
1980 108 0 108
1979 115 0 115
1978 119 0 119
1977 180 0 180
1976 145 0 145
1975 165 0 165
1974 165 0 165
1973 173 0 173
1972 204 0 204
1971 247 0 247
1970 291 0 291
1969 291 0 291
1968 324 0 324
1967 326 0 326
1966 369 0 369
1965 389 0 389
1964 469 0 469
1963 535 0 535
1962 520 0 520
1961 615 0 615
1960 745 0 745
1959 676 0 676
1958 663 0 663
1957 538 0 538
1956 542 0 542
1955 590 0 590
1954 591 0 591
1953 550 0 550
1952 614 0 614
1951 654 0 654
1950 620 0 620
1949 574 0 574
1948 611 0 611
1947 732 0 732
1946 588 0 588
1945 532 0 532
1944 635 0 635
1943 682 0 682
1942 681 0 681
1941 680 7 673
1940 650 0 650
1939 680 0 680
1938 748 0 748
1937 787 0 787
1936 726 5 721
1935 774 0 774
1934 796 0 796
1933 855 5 850
1932 850 6 844
1931 869 6 863
1930 887 0 887
1929 872 6 866
1928 905 8 897
1927 954 8 946
1926 1,015 6 1,009
1925 1,034 6 1,028
1924 1,062 12 1,050
1923 1,131 6 1,125
1922 1,160 5 1,155
1921 1,153 0 1,153
1920 1,137 0 1,137
1919 1,195 5 1,190
1918 1,162 0 1,162
1917 1,198 6 1,192
1916 1,178 6 1,172
1915 1,086 0 1,086
1914 879 0 879
1913 796 7 789
1912 733 0 733
1911 652 7 645
1910 602 0 602
1909 568 0 568
1908 549 0 549
1907 582 0 582
1906 557 0 557
1905 593 0 593
1904 613 6 607
1903 611 0 611
1902 609 0 609
1901 534 0 534
1900 748 0 748
1899 600 5 595
1898 656 0 656
1897 624 0 624
1896 642 0 642
1895 653 5 648
1894 681 0 681
1893 660 0 660
1892 666 0 666
1891 607 0 607
1890 631 0 631
1889 606 0 606
1888 627 6 621
1887 496 0 496
1886 565 0 565
1885 500 0 500
1884 541 0 541
1883 453 0 453
1882 447 0 447
1881 428 0 428
1880 391 0 391

Top States for Della (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
OH 28
6%
CA 27
6%
IL 26
5%
TX 26
5%
PA 22
5%
IN 22
5%
TN 22
5%
MO 20
4%
NC 20
4%
FL 17
4%
GA 17
4%
WI 16
3%
MI 16
3%
KY 16
3%
MN 15
3%
UT 15
3%
NY 14
3%
IA 13
3%
WA 11
2%
AL 11
2%
NE 11
2%
VA 11
2%
CO 10
2%
OK 9
2%
OR 9
2%
SC 9
2%
AZ 9
2%
KS 9
2%
LA 9
2%
NJ 8
2%
AR 7
1%
MD 5
1%