Teola
A girl's name of Greek origin with 198 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 198 Americans have ever been named Teola. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and peaked modestly at 13 births in 1926 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Teola is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teola is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Theola or Theodola, from the Greek theos (God) and doron (gift) or laos (people), meaning 'gift of God' or 'people of God.'
Teola has the old-fashioned Southern American charm of names like Leola, Zeola, and Ola — names ending in -ola that were fashionable in the early 20th century, combining Greek roots with American warmth.
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Teola first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1907. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teola has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1907.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | #6025 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 6 | #4642 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 46 | #4095 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 87 | #3463 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 49 | #3583 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #2358 | — |
The Story of Teola
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1926, Teola is a name steeped in history. Girls named Teola are most likely born between 1916 and 1936.
How rare is Teola?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teola is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1907, peaked in the 1920s with 87 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Teola by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1907–1950)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | #6025 |
| 1943 | 6 | #4642 |
| 1937 | 5 | #4854 |
| 1936 | 7 | #3672 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3715 |
| 1934 | 5 | #4895 |
| 1933 | 8 | #3379 |
| 1932 | 9 | #3253 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4899 |
| 1929 | 9 | #3368 |
| 1928 | 10 | #3141 |
| 1927 | 9 | #3539 |
| 1926 | 13 | #2697 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2924 |
| 1924 | 7 | #4399 |
| 1923 | 7 | #4334 |
| 1922 | 9 | #3629 |
| 1921 | 11 | #3133 |
| 1919 | 12 | #2793 |
| 1918 | 7 | #4241 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1907–1950