Total births
41
Girls' name · since 1886
Theckla
41 babies named Theckla in U.S. Social Security records since 1886, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1886–1920
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Theckla is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 41 have been recorded since 1886.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Theckla has been recorded 41 times among girls since 1886, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1890s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 1920.
- 41 total births
- 1886–1920 years on record
- 1890s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Theckla since 1886, peaking in the 1890s, last recorded in 1920.
- 41
- total births
- 1886–1920
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1890s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Theckla was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
6 babies were named Theckla in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Theckla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Theckla's SSA record in two at 1900 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Theckla at a glance
Last recorded 1920Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Theckla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–1920
- Peak year (1916)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Theckla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1890s was Theckla's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Theckla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s
1890s
15 births
- 1900s
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1890s at 15 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Theckla? ▼
Since 1886, Social Security records show 41 babies named Theckla. The most recent recorded year was 1920. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 6 births.
When was Theckla most popular? ▼
Theckla was most popular in the 1890s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Theckla been used? ▼
Theckla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 35 years of data through 1920.
What names are similar to Theckla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theresa, Thelma, Therese, Thea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Theckla's data
- Theckla's usage has stayed within range of its 1890s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Theckla
Nearby Names Like Theckla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Theckla
Theresa Girl
#1492 404,613 births
Thelma Girl
#4299 225,460 births
Therese Girl
#2180 35,590 births
Thea Girl
#349 20,113 births
Theodora Girl
#811 12,654 births
Compare Theckla side by side: Theckla vs Theresa Theckla vs Thelma Theckla vs Therese
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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, 1886–1920 (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. "Theckla: Baby Name Since 1886 - 41 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/theckla. 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 Theckla 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.