Total births
220
Girls' name · since 1884
Teckla
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 220 babies named Teckla, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 220
- total births
- 1884–1955
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
220 girls have been named Teckla since 1884, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Teckla recorded 220 times among girls since 1884, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1955.
- 220 total births
- 1884–1955 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
220 girls have been named Teckla since 1884, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1955.
- 220
- total births
- 1884–1955
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Teckla was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
11 babies were named Teckla in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Teckla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Teckla's SSA record in two at 1914 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Teckla at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Teckla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1955
- Peak year (1915)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Teckla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Teckla's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Teckla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 18
1880s
18 births
- 1890s
1890s
50 births
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
65 births
- 1920s
1920s
30 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 65 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teckla? ▼
Teckla has been given to 220 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1955. 11 babies were born in 1915, its single highest year.
When was Teckla most popular? ▼
Teckla was most popular in the 1910s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Teckla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Teckla since 1884 -- 72 years through the most recent 1955 data.
What names are similar to Teckla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tecora, Tecla, Tecia, Tecoa, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teckla's data
- Teckla's decade-level peak was the 1910s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1950s -- 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 Teckla
Nearby Names Like Teckla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teckla
Tecora Girl
199 births
Tecla Girl
135 births
Tecia Girl
123 births
Tecoa Girl
6 births
Tecola Girl
5 births
Compare Teckla side by side: Teckla vs Tecora Teckla vs Tecla Teckla vs Tecia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1884–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Teckla: Baby Name Since 1884 - 220 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teckla. 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 Teckla 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 June 2026.