Thekla
girl nameThekla entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #727 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#727
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #910 |
| 1890s | #1052 |
| 1900s | #1605 |
| 1910s | #2737 |
| 1920s | #4358 |
| 1960s | #6578 |
| 1970s | #7292 |
| 2020s | #13464 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Thekla are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Thekla alive today was born around 1902, making them about 123 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thekla in 2025?
- Thekla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Thekla most popular?
- Thekla peaked in 1890, reaching #727 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Thekla with classmates?
- Thekla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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