Bella
5 countries#136 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bella was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
83,766 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #136 · peaked in 2010 with 5,144 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13,617 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #115 · peaked in 2014 with 1,250 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12,160 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #72 · peaked in 2014 with 1,141 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,728 births recorded 1904–2022 · currently #518 · peaked in 2014 with 165 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Nord, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
892 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #111 · peaked in 2019 with 76 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
565 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 2019 with 54 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bella’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #181 | — |
| 2007 | #157 | ↑24 |
| 2008 | #122 | ↑35 |
| 2009 | #58 | ↑64 |
| 2010 | #48 | ↑10 |
| 2011 | #60 | ↓12 |
| 2012 | #54 | ↑6 |
| 2013 | #58 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #70 | ↓12 |
| 2015 | #74 | ↓4 |
| 2016 | #78 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #50 | ↑28 |
| 2018 | #48 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #50 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #63 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #73 | ↓10 |
| 2022 | #85 | ↓12 |
| 2023 | #104 | ↓19 |
| 2024 | #109 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #136 | ↓27 |
Frequently asked questions about Bella
Is Bella a popular name?
Yes — Bella currently ranks #136 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bella more common for boys or girls?
Bella is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bella most popular?
Bella peaked in 2010 in United States, with 5,144 recorded births that year.
Is Bella rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bella’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #466 in 1880 to #136 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bella?
At least 99,111 babies have been recorded with the name Bella across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Bella popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bella appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Bella?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bella include Eva, Savannah, Rylee, Emersyn.
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