Girl · #14,958 in 2026

Twinkle

Name: Popularity of the name Twinkle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Twinkle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,958

Peak Rank

#7,741 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1952

First Year

2010

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#7741

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Twinkle

Twinkle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1952, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 11 Twinkles were born — ranking #7,741 that year. As of 2026, Twinkle ranks #14,958 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 84 Twinkles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Twinkle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Twinkle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tinkle
Twinkled
Twinkles
Twinkly
Trinkle
Twinkler
Tincal
Twangle
Truncal
Tingle
Twinkie
Twinky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Twinkle

What does the name Twinkle mean?

Twinkle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Twinkle in 2026?

In 2026, Twinkle ranks #14,958 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Twinkle most popular?

Twinkle reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #7,741 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Twinkle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Twinkle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Twinkle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Twinkle include Joycelin, Cydne, Tajana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Twinkle

Twinkle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 84 births in the dataset. Twinkle's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #7,741. Use the chart and map above to compare Twinkle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.