Teal Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationteel / /tiːl/English; Color name
Meaning
Color of blue-green; derived from the color teal
Historical & Cultural Background
Teal is primarily known as a color name in English, representing a bluish-green hue. The name has gained popularity in recent years as a given name for boys. It reflects a trend of using color names in naming conventions. The use of color names often symbolizes nature and tranquility.
Trend Summary
Teal has seen a gradual increase in usage as a boy's name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Teal was first seen in the United States in 1965. Teal has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Teal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |