Tekla
girl nameTekla entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1025 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1025
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1025 |
| 1890s | #1316 |
| 1900s | #1720 |
| 1910s | #2381 |
| 1920s | #4476 |
| 1930s | #4137 |
| 1940s | #4396 |
| 1950s | #5658 |
| 1960s | #5509 |
| 1970s | #7110 |
| 1980s | #10464 |
| 1990s | #14411 |
| 2000s | #13987 |
| 2010s | #14175 |
| 2020s | #12541 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Tekla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tekla alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tekla in 2025?
- Tekla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tekla most popular?
- Tekla peaked in 1889, reaching #1025 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tekla with classmates?
- Tekla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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