Total births
296
Girls' name · since 1882
Thekla
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 296 babies named Thekla, peaking in 1890. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 296
- total births
- 1882–2021
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Thekla is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 296 have been recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thekla has been recorded 296 times among girls since 1882, 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 1882 to 2021.
- 296 total births
- 1882–2021 years on record
- 1890s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
296 girls have been named Thekla since 1882, peaking in the 1890s, last recorded in 2021.
- 296
- total births
- 1882–2021
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1890s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Thekla was born in this single decade.
1890
Single peak year
14 babies were named Thekla in 1890 - its busiest year on record.
Thekla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thekla's SSA record in two at 1904 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 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1890 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Thekla at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1890
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Thekla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2021
- Peak year (1890)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Thekla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1890s was Thekla's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Thekla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
43 births
- 1890s
1890s
79 births
- 1900s
1900s
70 births
- 1910s
1910s
74 births
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1890s at 79 births (27% of all-time use).
Thekla by state
Where Thekla concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Thekla's total US births 1.7%
5 of 296 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thekla? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 296 babies named Thekla. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1890, with 14 births.
When was Thekla most popular? ▼
Thekla was most popular in the 1890s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 1890.
Where is Thekla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thekla are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Thekla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thekla since 1882 -- 140 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Thekla? ▼
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 Thekla's data
- Thekla's decade-level peak was the 1890s (79 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Theklas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Thekla
Nearby Names Like Thekla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thekla
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 Thekla side by side: Thekla vs Theresa Thekla vs Thelma Thekla 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, 1882–2021 (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. "Thekla: Baby Name Since 1882 - 296 Births, Peak 1890." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thekla. 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 Thekla 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.