How Many People Are Named Thekla?
people in the United States are named Thekla
1 in 1,131,756 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
14 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the ancient Greek name Θεοκλεια (Theokleia), which meant "glory of God" from the Greek elements θεος (theos) meaning "god" and κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory". This was the name of a 1st-century saint, appearing (as Θεκλα) in the apocryphal 'Acts of Paul and Thecla'. The story tells how Thecla listens to Paul speak about the virtues of chastity and decides to remain a virgin, angering both her mother and her suitor.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 116.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2021
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Thekla"
- 0 babies were named Thekla in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1890
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in Texas
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