Cabella
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly an invented variation.
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Cabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cabella today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cabella births was 2013 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cabella. 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
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2013
21 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,606
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Cabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cabella 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 155 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
Cabella 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 Cabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cabella
Cabella is a name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Rome and the Etruscan civilization that preceded it. The name is derived from the Latin word "cabellus," which means "little head," and is thought to have been used as a nickname or term of endearment for children with small heads or curly hair.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cabella dates back to the 1st century AD, when it appears in Roman census records and inscriptions. It was a relatively uncommon name during this time but was occasionally bestowed upon both boys and girls from noble and wealthy families.
In the 4th century, a Christian martyr named Cabella was recorded in the Acts of the Martyrs, a collection of accounts of early Christian martyrs. According to these records, Cabella was a young woman from the city of Beneventum (now Benevento, Italy) who was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cabella fell out of use but was revived in the Renaissance period. One notable bearer of the name was Cabella Dalla Torre (1500-1570), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who supported the work of artists such as Titian and Tintoretto.
In the 17th century, a Spanish explorer named Cabella de Vaca (1490-1558) gained fame for his account of his journey across what is now the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. His writings provided valuable insights into the indigenous cultures and landscapes of the region.
Another notable figure in history with the name Cabella was Cabella Baroni (1720-1809), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
Cabella Caminati (1800-1880) was an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious subjects. Her works are held in collections throughout Italy, including the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence.
Throughout its long history, the name Cabella has maintained a connection to its Latin roots and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields of endeavor, from martyrs and explorers to artists and scientists.
People
Cabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cabella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cabella 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Cabella a common name?
We classify Cabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Cabella was 2013, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cabella is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cabella 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.
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.