How Many People Are Named Twila?

Complete statistics for the name Twila in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Twila
Very Rare
11,877
Estimated People
1 in 27,785
1 in X Americans
1960
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11,877 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 76

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 16
Arkansas 43
Arizona 10
California 403
Colorado 121
Florida 97
Georgia 46
Iowa 321
Idaho 37
Illinois 300
Indiana 157
Kansas 767
Kentucky 65
Louisiana 24
Maryland 12
Michigan 73
Minnesota 48
Missouri 384
Mississippi 16
Montana 60
North Carolina 5
North Dakota 29
Nebraska 491
New Mexico 32
New York 11
Ohio 977
Oklahoma 427
Oregon 38
Pennsylvania 1,255
South Dakota 138
Tennessee 48
Texas 468
Utah 17
Virginia 27
Washington 71
Wisconsin 15
West Virginia 404
Wyoming 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Twila

How Many People Have the Name Twila in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,877 people in the United States currently share the name Twila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,785 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Twila a Common or Rare Name?

Twila is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Twila Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Twila are covered in full on the Twila name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Twila Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Twila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Twila is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Twila Most Popular?

The name Twila reached peak popularity in 1960, with 304 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Twila Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Twila across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Twila?

Approximately 11,877 people in the United States share the name Twila, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Twila a rare name?

Twila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,785 Americans has this name.

What does the name Twila mean?

The meaning and origin of Twila is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Twila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Twila are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Twila most popular?

The name Twila reached its peak in 1960, with 304 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People11,877
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 27,785
GenderFemale
Avg Age76
Peak Year1960
Male %0%
Female %100%

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