Total births
1,205
Girls' name · since 1913
Twilla
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 1,205 babies named Twilla, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,205
- total births
- 1913–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Twilla sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,205 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Twilla has been recorded 1,205 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1994.
- 1,205 total births
- 1913–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,205 girls have been named Twilla since 1913, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 1,205
- total births
- 1913–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Twilla was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
36 babies were named Twilla in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Twilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Twilla splits its recorded history at 1949: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1948 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Twilla at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Twilla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1994
- Peak year (1948)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Twilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Twilla's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Twilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 31
1910s
31 births
- 1920s
1920s
142 births
- 1930s
1930s
159 births
- 1940s
1940s
222 births
- 1950s
1950s
229 births
- 1960s
1960s
252 births
- 1970s
1970s
141 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 252 births (21% of all-time use).
How Twilla compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Twilla's total volume
Twilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Twilla by state
Where Twilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Idaho | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Oklahoma share of Twilla's total US births 0.8%
Even split
10 of 1,205 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Twilla? ▼
1,205 babies have been named Twilla since 1913. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1948 with 36 births.
When was Twilla most popular? ▼
Twilla was most popular in the 1960s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Twilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Twilla are Oklahoma (10 births), Kansas (6 births), Idaho (5 births).
How long has the name Twilla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Twilla since 1913 -- 82 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Twilla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Twila, Twisha, Twinkle, Twilia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Twilla's data
- Twilla's decade-level peak was the 1960s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Twillas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Twilla
Nearby Names Like Twilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Twilla
Twila Girl
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Twisha Girl
#8792 124 births
Twinkle Girl
84 births
Twilia Girl
71 births
Twilah Girl
20 births
Compare Twilla side by side: Twilla vs Twila Twilla vs Twisha Twilla vs Twinkle
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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, 1913–1994 (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. "Twilla: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,205 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/twilla. 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 Twilla 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.