Revella
Uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French word "réveil" meaning "awakening" or "revival."
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Revella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Revella today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Revella births was 1924 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Revella. 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 Revella is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Revellas were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Revella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1924
9 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1956 SSA rank
#6,696
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Revella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Revella from the 1900s through to the 1950s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 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
Revella 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 Revella 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 Revella
The given name Revella is believed to have its origins in the Italian language. It is derived from the Latin word "revellere," which means "to pull back" or "to unveil." The name likely emerged during the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance period in Italy.
In Italian culture, the name Revella may have been associated with the concept of unveiling or revealing something hidden or unknown. It could have been given to individuals who were thought to possess a perceptive or insightful nature, or those who were believed to have the ability to uncover truths or reveal secrets.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Revella can be found in the records of the Republic of Venice in the 15th century. A noblewoman named Revella Contarini was mentioned in historical documents from that era, indicating the use of the name among the Venetian aristocracy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Revella. One such person was Revella Canavese, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for her portraits and religious artworks. Another was Revella Grimani, a Venetian noblewoman from the 17th century who was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural life of Venice.
In the 19th century, Revella Boccalini was an Italian writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education. She published numerous works on women's issues and played a significant role in the early feminist movement in Italy.
Another notable figure with the name Revella was Revella Gatti, an Italian opera singer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She performed in various operas across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her roles in the works of composers such as Verdi and Puccini.
Outside of Italy, the name Revella was also used, although less commonly. In the 18th century, there was a Revella Beresford, an English artist and engraver who was known for her landscape paintings and etchings.
While the name Revella has its roots in Italian culture and history, it has been adopted and used in various other contexts over the centuries, although its usage has remained relatively rare compared to more common names.
People
Revella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Revella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Revella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Revella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Revella 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Revella a common name?
We classify Revella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Revella most popular?
The single biggest year for Revella was 1924, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Revella is about 82 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 Revella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Revella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Revella 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 Revella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Revella 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 Revella 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 many people are called Revella?
Find out how many people have the name Revella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.