girl's name
Twinkle
TWING-kul (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 92
Twinkle is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Twinkle Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Twinkle?
In 2010, Twinkle was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Twinkle Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Twinkle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Twinkle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Twinkle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Twinkle
- English TWING-kul
Sibling Names for Twinkle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Twinkle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Twinkle
How popular is the name Twinkle?
In 2010, Twinkle was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Twinkle a girl's or a boy's name?
Twinkle is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Twinkle?
Twinkle has 2 syllables.
When was Twinkle most popular?
Twinkle peaked in 1997, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.