Holding steady.
Popularity of Teola since 1907
Babies named Teola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Teola's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teola is a nearly forgotten feminine name that appeared briefly in the early 1900s. First recorded in 1907, it saw its peak year in 1907, with fewer than five births; it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name is so scarce that its trajectory is stable, meaning no significant rise or fall over the decades. The 1900s decade gave rise to many similar 'ola' ending names, but Teola remained obscure. Today, it is virtually unused, with no recorded births in the latest year 2025. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an overlooked vintage name.
Teola is a rare feminine name, first recorded in the United States in 1907. It may be a respelling or variant of Theola, which itself is a feminization of Theo, a short form of Theodore (Greek for 'gift of God'). Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage influenced by the popular 'ola' ending found in names like Leola and Cleola. No strong evidence points to a single derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teo
Sibling names for Teola
Names that share Teola's style, for a brother or sister.
