Della Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Della is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Della?
Della is spelled D-E-L-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Della at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Della is a short form of names containing the element meaning “noble” or “of the noble sort.”
- Origin
- Della is commonly associated with English-speaking contexts and may derive from Italian or Germanic roots.
- Pronunciation
- DEL-luh · 2 syllables
Della Popularity in 2025
Rank#563
Recorded Births533
- Girls usage rose 16 places to #563 and recorded 13 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Della Mean?
Della is a short form of names containing the element meaning “noble” or “of the noble sort.”
Origin: Della is commonly associated with English-speaking contexts and may derive from Italian or Germanic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Della?
PronunciationDEL-luh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Della?
- History
- The name Della has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century as a diminutive or standalone name.
Della Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 533 | #563 |
| 2024 | Girls | 520 | #579 |
| 2023 | Girls | 453 | #645 |
| 2022 | Girls | 449 | #660 |
| 2021 | Girls | 405 | #710 |
| 2020 | Girls | 284 | #915 |
| 2019 | Girls | 339 | #808 |
| 2018 | Girls | 314 | #864 |
| 2017 | Girls | 252 | #1,027 |
| 2016 | Girls | 248 | #1,051 |
| 2015 | Girls | 218 | #1,155 |
| 2014 | Girls | 194 | #1,248 |
| 2013 | Girls | 164 | #1,399 |
| 2012 | Girls | 174 | #1,346 |
| 2011 | Girls | 120 | #1,722 |
| 2010 | Girls | 133 | #1,621 |
| 2009 | Girls | 115 | #1,848 |
| 2008 | Girls | 77 | #2,462 |
| 2007 | Girls | 68 | #2,684 |
| 2006 | Girls | 87 | #2,206 |
| 2005 | Girls | 78 | #2,296 |
| 2004 | Girls | 75 | #2,309 |
| 2003 | Girls | 68 | #2,413 |
| 2002 | Girls | 62 | #2,527 |
When Was Della Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1917 · Girls
1,192 recorded births
National rank #168
1919 · Girls
1,190 recorded births
National rank #175
1916 · Girls
1,172 recorded births
National rank #165
1918 · Girls
1,162 recorded births
National rank #177
Where Della Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| NE | #149 | 15 |
| SD | #160 | 7 |
| MT | #168 | 6 |
| IA | #226 | 15 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
| ID | #244 | 9 |
| WV | #273 | 6 |