Trella
An English feminine name likely derived from the Italian word "tralcio" meaning vine.
Name Census estimates that about 215 living Americans carry the first name Trella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Trella today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trella births was 1970 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trella. 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
215
~ 1 in 1,594,206 Americans
Peak year
1970
16 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,998
Tracked since 1886
Census
Trella in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 301 people with the first name Trella, which placed it at #29,423 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,423
National first-name rank
People counted
301
301 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
66.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Trella
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trella is White at 66.4%. The next largest groups are Black (20.9%) and Hispanic (5.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Trella described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Trella at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.4% · 200
- Black or African American20.9% · 63
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 15
- Two or more races5.0% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 2
Popularity
Trella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trella from the 1880s through to the 2000s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 97 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trella 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 Trella 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 Trella
The given name Trella has its origins in the Italian language. It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century. Trella is thought to be a diminutive form of the Italian name Trebitia, which itself is derived from the Latin word "tribus," meaning "tribe" or "family."
Historically, the name Trella was most prevalent in regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. It is possible that the name may have been influenced by the Venetian dialect, where the use of diminutives was common.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trella can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Italian poet and playwright Giambattista Della Porta. In his work "La Tabernaria," published in 1597, a character named Trella is mentioned, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Trella. One such person was Trella Gori (1891-1972), an Italian sculptor and artist who was active in the early 20th century. Her works, which often depicted scenes from daily life, can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.
Another prominent figure with the name Trella was Trella Alessandrini (1903-1986), an Italian opera singer and soprano. She performed in numerous operas throughout her career, including at the renowned Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
In the field of literature, Trella Sillari (1918-2003) was an Italian writer and poet. She is best known for her collection of poems titled "Luce nel Silenzio" (Light in Silence), published in 1968.
Trella Gambetta (1925-2012) was an Italian businesswoman and philanthropist. She founded a successful textile company and was actively involved in various charitable organizations, particularly those focused on supporting children and education.
Lastly, Trella Poli (1939-2021) was an Italian academic and scholar of Italian literature. She taught at several universities throughout her career and authored numerous books and academic papers on topics related to Italian literature and culture.
While the name Trella may not be as widely used today as it once was, it holds a rich historical significance rooted in the Italian culture and language, with notable individuals who have carried the name throughout various eras.
People
Trella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 215 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trella 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 1,594,206 US residents.
Is Trella a common name?
We classify Trella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 477 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trella most popular?
The single biggest year for Trella was 1970, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trella is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Trella in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 301 people with the name Trella, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,423 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Trella in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Trella?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Trella appears almost entirely female. Of the 298 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Trella?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Trella is White at 66.4%. The next largest groups are Black (20.9%) and Hispanic (5.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Trella most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Trella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.4% (200 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Trella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Trella 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 Trella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trella 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 Trella 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.
How common is the name Trella?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.