Holding steady.
Popularity of Teale since 1977
Babies named Teale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teale is a modern English name, likely a spelling variant of Teal. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1977, indicating a recent coinage. The name reached its peak usage in 1990, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names, remaining a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable, with occasional use in the decades since. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, and its popularity has not been concentrated in any particular state. Teale's meaning is uncertain, but it likely draws from the bird name Teal, evoking nature imagery.
Teale is a modern English name, likely a spelling variant of Teal, which derives from the bird name 'teal' (a small freshwater duck) or the blue-green color. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, suggesting a recent coinage. The name has remained in occasional use, with a peak in 1990.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Teal
Sibling names for Teale
Names that share Teale's style, for a brother or sister.
