Teal

Girl name

Teal has been given to 1,906 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It peaked in 1994.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,906

Peak year

1994 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1957

10-year trend

▼ -21%

Gender split

84% girls / 16% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Teal — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Nealboy

55,305 babies since 1880

Teagirl

2,493 babies since 1976

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Teal.

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Tajagirl

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Najahgirl

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Keonnagirl

1,925 babies since 1973

Keoshagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Teal?

Teal has been given to 1,906 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Teal peak?

Teal peaked in 1994, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Teal a girl or boy name?

Teal is primarily a girl name (84% of babies named Teal are girls).

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