girl's name
Twiggy
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 42
Twiggy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1967 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 1973, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Twiggy over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 1980s. The striped bar is the 1980s, still in progress — it covers 1980 to 1988, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s (to 1988) | 10 |
How popular is Twiggy?
In 1988, Twiggy was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Twiggy is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Twiggy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Twiggy also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Twiggy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Twiggy
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Twiggy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Twiggy
How popular is the name Twiggy?
In 1988, Twiggy was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Twiggy a girl's or a boy's name?
Twiggy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Twiggy?
Twiggy has 2 syllables.
When was Twiggy most popular?
Twiggy peaked in 1973, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.