Suella
A feminine name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 185 living Americans carry the first name Suella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Suella today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Suella births was 1948 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Suella. 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 Suella is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Suellas were born before 1964.
People living today
185
~ 1 in 1,852,726 Americans
Peak year
1948
19 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,828
Tracked since 1907
Popularity
Suella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Suella from the 1900s through to the 1980s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 146 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suella 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 Suella 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 Suella
The given name Suella is thought to have its origins in the Latin language, with roots possibly dating back to ancient Roman times. It may be derived from the Latin word "suella," which means "little pig" or "piglet," suggesting a connection to agriculture or rural life in the early days of the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suella can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. He mentioned a woman named Suella in his historical accounts, although little is known about her beyond her name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Suella appears to have fallen out of widespread use, but it resurfaced in the Renaissance period. One notable figure from this time was Suella Pomponazzi, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived from 1462 to 1525. She was known for her writings on natural philosophy and her defense of Aristotelian views.
Moving into the 17th century, there is a record of a Suella Brent, an English woman who was born in 1628 and lived in the village of Rendlesham, Suffolk. She was a landowner and is mentioned in historical documents related to property ownership in the area.
In the 19th century, a famous bearer of the name was Suella Gertrude Fermor, a British artist and illustrator who lived from 1859 to 1938. She was known for her intricate pen-and-ink drawings and illustrations, which appeared in numerous books and publications of her time.
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Suella Truitt, an American educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1845 in Virginia, she worked tirelessly to promote education and equality for women, establishing several schools and organizations dedicated to these causes.
While the name Suella has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples showcase its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its unique Latin roots and the diverse individuals who have carried this distinctive name.
People
Suella + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Suella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Suella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 185 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Suella 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 1,852,726 US residents.
Is Suella a common name?
We classify Suella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 405 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Suella most popular?
The single biggest year for Suella was 1948, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Suella is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Suella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Suella 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.