Twilight
Gender-neutral name · American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,652 in 1977
0 babies were named Twilight in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Twilight you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryTwilight first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #9,652.
About the name Twilight
Twilight is a gender-neutral name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ght”. US birth records list Twilight for girls from 1977 to 2009, in 3 of those 33 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #9,652 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2009, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Twilight
What is the origin of the name Twilight?
Twilight has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Twilight a boy or girl name?
Both. Twilight is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Twilight?
Twilight is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2009. It peaked at #9,652 in 1977.