Aerabella
Derived from Latin, a name meaning "air beauty" or "lovely breeze".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Aerabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aerabella today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aerabella births was 2013 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aerabella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
2013
53 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,286
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Aerabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aerabella from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 229 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aerabella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aerabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aerabellas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Aerabella, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aerabella
The name Aerabella has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "aer," meaning "air" or "breeze." It is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, when the concept of naming children after natural elements or virtues became popular across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aerabella gained traction among the nobility and aristocracy, particularly in Italy and France. Its melodic sound and poetic connotation resonated with the artistic and literary circles of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aerabella can be found in a 16th-century Italian play written by Giambattista Della Porta, titled "La Aerabella." The play's central character, a young woman named Aerabella, was portrayed as a symbol of grace and beauty.
In the 17th century, the name Aerabella was famously borne by Aerabella Churchill, née Drake (1590-1672), an English noblewoman and the wife of Sir Winston Churchill, a prominent military leader during the English Civil War.
Another notable figure with this name was Aerabella Seymour (1728-1768), an English aristocrat and socialite known for her exceptional beauty and charm. She was a prominent figure in the social circles of 18th-century London.
During the Victorian era, the name Aerabella experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the upper classes. Aerabella Trent (1842-1918) was a British philanthropist and advocate for women's rights, who played a significant role in establishing several charitable organizations.
In the literary world, Aerabella Willoughby was the name of a character in Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility," published in 1811. This fictional character exemplified the qualities of grace and elegance associated with the name.
Throughout history, the name Aerabella has been admired for its ethereal and romantic qualities, often evoking images of delicacy, beauty, and a connection with nature. While its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, it has retained a timeless charm and continues to be a beloved choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughters.
People
Aerabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aerabella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aerabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aerabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aerabella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Aerabella a common name?
We classify Aerabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 286 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aerabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Aerabella was 2013, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aerabella is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aerabella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aerabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aerabella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aerabella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aerabella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aerabella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Aerabella?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Aerabella at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.