Total births
269
Girls' name · since 1974
Takela
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 269 babies named Takela, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 269
- total births
- 1974–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Takela sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 269 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Takela recorded 269 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2000.
- 269 total births
- 1974–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
269 girls have been named Takela since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 269
- total births
- 1974–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Takela was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
17 babies were named Takela in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Takela's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takela's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takela at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Takela popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2000
- Peak year (1977)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Takela by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takela's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Takela births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
74 births
- 1980s
1980s
134 births
- 1990s
1990s
55 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 134 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takela? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 269 babies named Takela. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 17 births.
When was Takela most popular? ▼
Takela was most popular in the 1980s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Takela been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takela since 1974 -- 27 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Takela? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takisha, Takiyah, Takia, Takara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Takela's data
- Takela's decade-level peak was the 1980s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Takela
Nearby Names Like Takela
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takela
Takisha Girl
2,058 births
Takiyah Girl
#13824 1,973 births
Takia Girl
1,962 births
Takara Girl
#10486 1,471 births
Takeisha Girl
1,050 births
Compare Takela side by side: Takela vs Takisha Takela vs Takiyah Takela vs Takia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takela: Baby Name Since 1974 - 269 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takela. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Takela draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.