How Many People Are Named Twilla?
Complete statistics for the name Twilla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Twilla is a very rare female name, with only 750 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 439,945 Americans. The majority of those named Twilla are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 1,205 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Twilla Through the Generations
Twilla has seen its peak popularity in 1962 when 37 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a stable presence, with most of the current bearers being over 60 years old. This indicates that Twilla is a name that resonates strongly with older generations, with only a small fraction of younger individuals carrying on the legacy.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Twilla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Twilla
How Many People Have the Name Twilla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 153 people in the United States currently share the name Twilla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,166,335 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Twilla a Common or Rare Name?
Twilla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Twilla Mean?
Twilla means "creative variant of Twila" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Twilla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Twilla Most Popular?
The name Twilla reached peak popularity in 1962, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Twilla?
Approximately 153 people named Twilla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 153. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,166,335 Americans.
Is Twilla a rare name?
Twilla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,166,335 Americans has this name.
What does the name Twilla mean?
Twilla means "creative variant of Twila" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Twilla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Twilla are male and 100% are female.
When was Twilla most popular?
Twilla peaked in 1962 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.