Total births
47
Girls' name · since 1958
Twalla
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 47 babies named Twalla, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1958–1975
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Twalla is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 47 have been recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Twalla has been recorded 47 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 1975.
- 47 total births
- 1958–1975 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
47 girls have been named Twalla since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1975.
- 47
- total births
- 1958–1975
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Twalla was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
11 babies were named Twalla in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Twalla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Twalla splits its recorded history at 1971: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Twalla at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Twalla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1975
- Peak year (1971)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Twalla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Twalla's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Twalla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 31 births (66% of all-time use).
Twalla by state
Where Twalla concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 10.6% |
Florida share of Twalla's total US births 10.6%
5 of 47 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Twalla? ▼
Twalla has been given to 47 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1975. 11 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Twalla most popular? ▼
Twalla was most popular in the 1970s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Twalla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Twalla are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Twalla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Twalla since 1958 -- 18 years through the most recent 1975 data.
What names are similar to Twalla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Twana, Twanda, Twanna, Twala, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Twalla's data
- Florida records the most Twallas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Twalla
Nearby Names Like Twalla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Twalla
Twana Girl
2,229 births
Twanda Girl
1,362 births
Twanna Girl
1,333 births
Twala Girl
109 births
Twania Girl
63 births
Compare Twalla side by side: Twalla vs Twana Twalla vs Twanda Twalla vs Twanna
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, 1958–1975 (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. "Twalla: Baby Name Since 1958 - 47 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/twalla. 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 Twalla 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.