How old is someone named Twyla?
The average Twyla is 53 years old.
Half of all living Twylas are between 42 and 69.
When was Twyla popular?
Twyla is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1964.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 33 | 0 |
| 1910s | 212 | 0 |
| 1920s | 521 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 656 | 140 |
| 1940s | 693 | 400 |
| 1950s | 1,244 | 980 |
| 1960s | 1,333 | 1,200 |
| 1970s | 906 | 850 |
| 1980s | 532 | 520 |
| 1990s | 249 | 250 |
| 2000s | 235 | 240 |
| 2010s | 276 | 280 |
| 2020s | 302 | 300 |
How many Twylas are still alive?
About 5,100 Twylas are alive in the US today. That's 71% of the roughly 7,200 babies named Twyla since 1905.
Most Twylas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Twyla?
About one in three living Twylas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Twyla an old name?
Yes. Twyla is older than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Twyla will be 47 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Twylas make up more of the total.
Is Twyla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Twylas are women.
Names the same age as Twyla
NAME TWIN
Twyla's name twin is Joy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Joy's age curve is the closest match to Twyla's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Twila (60)
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Questions about the name Twyla
How old is the average Twyla?
The average Twyla in the US is 53 years old. The median is 58, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Twyla?
About 5,100 Twylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,200 babies given the name since 1905.
When was the name Twyla most popular?
In 1964, when about 190 baby girls were named Twyla.
Is Twyla a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 37% of living Twylas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this