Girl · #6,384 in 2026

Twylla

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

Current Rank

#6,384

Peak Rank

#4,052 (1967)

Total Babies

292

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1978

Last Year

1967

Peak Year

#4052

Peak Rank

292

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Twylla

Twylla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1922, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 11 Twyllas were born — ranking #4,052 that year. As of 2026, Twylla ranks #6,384 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 292 Twyllas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Twylla

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

Twyla
Twila
Tyla
Twilley
Twilly
Twilit
Twelve
Twilight
Tele
Tayla
Twill
Tella

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Twylla

What does the name Twylla mean?

Twylla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Twylla in 2026?

In 2026, Twylla ranks #6,384 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Twylla most popular?

Twylla reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #4,052 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Twylla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Twylla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Twylla include Vitina, Joycelynn, Delrae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Twylla

Twylla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 292 births in the dataset. Twylla's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #4,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Twylla'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.