Mazella
A feminine derivative of the German name Matthias, meaning "gift of God."
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Mazella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mazella today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mazella births was 1920 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mazella. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Mazella is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Mazellas were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mazella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1920
12 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1957 SSA rank
#6,723
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Mazella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mazella from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mazella 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 Mazella 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 Mazella
The given name Mazella is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy, during the Renaissance period. It is derived from the Latin word "maxilla," which means "jaw" or "jawbone," suggesting a possible connection to physical attributes or strength.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazella can be found in the writings of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his epic work, the Divine Comedy, Dante mentions a character named Mazella in the Purgatorio section, though little is known about the historical context or significance of this individual.
During the 15th century, the name Mazella gained prominence in Florence, Italy, where it was associated with a prominent family of artisans and craftsmen. One notable figure from this period was Mazella Benvenuti (1420-1492), a skilled sculptor and woodcarver who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in the city.
In the 16th century, Mazella Farnese (1509-1571), a member of the influential Farnese family, became a notable figure in Italian history. She was a patron of the arts and played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of Rome during the reign of Pope Paul III, her brother.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mazella was Mazella Borghese (1594-1667), a Roman noblewoman and philanthropist. She founded several charitable institutions and was known for her generosity towards the less fortunate members of society.
The name Mazella also found its way into religious texts and records. In the 17th century, a nun named Mazella Teresa di Gesù (1623-1692) was canonized by the Catholic Church for her pious life and devotion to charitable works.
Throughout the centuries, the name Mazella has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and nobles. While its prominence may have diminished over time, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical heritage rooted in the cultural traditions of Renaissance Italy.
People
Mazella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mazella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mazella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mazella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mazella 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Mazella a common name?
We classify Mazella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mazella most popular?
The single biggest year for Mazella was 1920, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mazella is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mazella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mazella 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.