Feminine dossier · first seen 1890
Twila
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1960
Peak births
304
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Twila
How many people are named Twila?
An estimated 5,493 living Americans are named Twila.
How rare is Twila?
Twila is very rare among babies today, with 44 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 85.5% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Twila?
The median age of a living American named Twila is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 69 years old.
Is Twila still popular?
Yes — Twila is currently rising in popularity, with 44 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Twila most common?
Twila has its strongest geographic signal in Kansas, where it appears 10.9× more often than the national baseline.
1890Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
85.5%
2025
44
All-time
11,922