Twyla
Every Twyla since 1905 — 7,192 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Twyla
Twyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,995 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1905, 7,192 American babies have been named Twyla. Its peak came in 1964, when 194 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Twyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Twyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,995 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,813 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,934 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,855 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,926 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,536 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,536 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,989 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,372 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,122 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,443 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,445 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,446 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,543 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,054 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,488 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,472 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,724 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,379 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,246 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,572 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,054 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,302 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,436 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,804 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,969 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,244 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,434 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,597 |
| 1980 | 71 | #1,643 |
| 1975 | 78 | #1,374 |
| 1970 | 115 | #1,068 |
| 1965 | 120 | #932 |
| 1960 | 167 | #800 |
| 1955 | 121 | #889 |
| 1950 | 105 | #868 |
| 1945 | 60 | #1,002 |
| 1940 | 57 | #955 |
| 1935 | 59 | #903 |
| 1930 | 73 | #837 |
| 1925 | 65 | #929 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,189 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,364 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,917 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,909 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Twyla
- Twyla Tharp Dancer · b. 1941
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Twyla in 2025?
Twyla ranked #2,995 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Twyla?
7,192 babies have been named Twyla in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Twyla most popular?
Twyla peaked in 1964, when 194 newborns received the name.
Is Twyla a boy or girl name?
Twyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Twyla rising or falling?
Twyla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Twyla?
Well-known people named Twyla include Twyla Tharp (dancer).