Twila
Girl name · American · English
- US rank
- #3,459
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #463 in 1934
44 babies were named Twila in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,028 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Twila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 36,496 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Twila, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Twila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTwila first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1934, when it ranked #463. Today it's #3,459, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTwila is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 36,496.
- TrendTwila has climbed 2,028 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,459. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Twila
Twila is a girl name of American and English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Twila for girls from 1890 to 2025, in 134 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #463 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,459, with 44 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 43 | 23,491 girls |
| 1900s | 64 | 15,681 girls |
| 1910s | 81 | 12,387 girls |
| 1920s | 133 | 7,532 girls |
| 1930s | 160 | 6,266 girls |
| 1940s | 102 | 9,783 girls |
| 1950s | 105 | 9,538 girls |
| 1960s | 105 | 9,517 girls |
| 1970s | 63 | 15,818 girls |
| 1980s | 25 | 40,766 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 86,730 girls |
| 2000s | 9.8 | 102,145 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 79,051 girls |
| 2020s | 20 | 50,378 girls |
Other spellings of Twila
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Questions about the name Twila
What is the origin of the name Twila?
Twila has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Twila a boy or girl name?
Twila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Twila?
Twila ranked #3,459 for US girls in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#463).