Twila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Twila originates from American English, deriving from 'twilight' or the concept of weaving. It evolved from its early forms into the name we recognize today. Twila is associated with creativity and has no biblical relevance. It became popular in the mid-20th century and is perceived as unique and vintage in modern times.
The name Twila is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Twila has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Twila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 661st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 559th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 668th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1087th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3355th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6343rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5007th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Twila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Twila"
Pronunciation
/ˈtwaɪlə/
Origin
American English
Etymology
The name Twila is believed to be derived from the word 'twilight', referring to the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, or it may come from an old English word meaning 'to weave'.
Meaning
twilight, woven
Language Evolution
Twila, Twylie
Historical Usage
The name Twila gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Twyla, Twylie
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Twila is seen as a distinctive and somewhat vintage name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Twila Paris, a contemporary Christian music artist, Twila T. Smith, a well-known author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Twila"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Twila"
"Twila" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 661st of 9107 | 2,142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 559th of 9204 | 2,835 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 668th of 12526 | 3,903 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1087th of 19264 | 1,780 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3355th of 27321 | 484 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6343rd of 35406 | 302 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5007th of 30306 | 318 |
Regional Popularity of "Twila" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Twila" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.31% 415th/1416 |
31.40% 433rd/1379 |
43.20% 1022nd/2366 |
66.64% 761st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
24.19% 374th/1546 |
32.26% 502nd/1556 |
33.23% 782nd/2353 |
50.16% 776th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.90% 510th/2227 |
38.02% 924th/2430 |
25.62% 731st/2853 |
23.24% 645th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.77% 933rd/2937 |
50.82% 1770th/3483 |
30.93% 1088th/3518 |
33.51% 1355th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
93.54% 3447th/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
81.84% 3672nd/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Twila"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Twila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.