Erabella
A feminine name of disputed origins, possibly combining Latin and Spanish elements.
Name Census estimates that about 278 living Americans carry the first name Erabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Erabella today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erabella births was 2017 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erabella. 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
278
~ 1 in 1,232,929 Americans
Peak year
2017
25 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,530
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Erabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Erabella 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 185 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Erabella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erabella 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 Erabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Erabellas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Erabella
The given name Erabella is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the Latin word "era" meaning "era" or "period of time" and the Italian word "bella" meaning "beautiful." It is not known to have any direct historical or cultural origins, but its components suggest a name intended to convey the idea of timeless beauty.
While the name Erabella itself does not appear to have been recorded in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, variations of its components can be found throughout various cultures and time periods. The Latin word "era" has been used since ancient Roman times to mark specific eras or epochs, while the Italian word "bella" is derived from the Latin "bellus," meaning "beautiful" or "pretty."
The earliest recorded examples of the name Erabella are relatively recent, with the name gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Despite its modern origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Erabella throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Erabella was Erabella Gabrielli (1892-1972), an Italian operatic soprano who performed in various opera houses throughout Europe in the early 20th century.
Another notable Erabella was Erabella Alonso (1918-2004), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for her abstract and surrealist works, which were exhibited in galleries across Spain and Latin America.
In the field of literature, Erabella Spudich (1936-2012) was an American author and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories, exploring themes of nature, identity, and human experience.
Erabella Mendoza (1952-2018) was a Mexican activist and human rights advocate who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of indigenous communities and promoting environmental sustainability in her home country.
More recently, Erabella Prou (born 1985) is a French fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded her own sustainable clothing line, which has gained recognition for its eco-friendly and ethical practices.
While the name Erabella may not have a rich historical past, its modern usage and the individuals who have borne it have contributed to its growing popularity and associations with beauty, creativity, and a respect for the natural world.
People
Erabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erabella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 278 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erabella 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 1,232,929 US residents.
Is Erabella a common name?
We classify Erabella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 280 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Erabella was 2017, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erabella is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Erabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erabella 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.