Twina
A feminine form of the name Twain, meaning "two" or "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Twina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Twina today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Twina births was 1969 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Twina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Twina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1969
7 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1969 SSA rank
#6,583
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Twina: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Twina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Twina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Twina
The name Twina has its origins in the Sanskrit language, derived from the word "twina" which means "twin" or "double." This name is believed to have been used in ancient India as early as the 4th century BCE.
In Hindu mythology, the concept of twins and duality holds significant importance. The name Twina may have been associated with divine twins such as the Ashvins, the twin horse-headed gods of health and medicine in the Rigveda.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Buddhist text, the Jataka Tales, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE. In one of the stories, a character named Twina is mentioned as a wealthy merchant's daughter.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Twina. One of the earliest known was Twina Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled the Kushan Empire in the 2nd century CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the spread of Buddhism.
In the 7th century CE, Twina Mishra was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the Mithila region of India. She is credited with writing several influential works on logic and epistemology.
During the 12th century, Twina Sankara was a prominent Hindu mystic and spiritual leader from the Vijayanagara Empire. Her teachings and writings on Advaita Vedanta philosophy had a significant impact on the religious landscape of southern India.
In the 16th century, Twina Bai was a skilled warrior and military leader from the Deccan region of India. She played a crucial role in the resistance against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for her bravery and strategic acumen.
Another notable figure was Twina Kumari, a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 19th century. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, which had fallen into obscurity.
While the name Twina has its roots in ancient India, it has been adopted and used in various cultures around the world, particularly in regions influenced by Indian diaspora and cultural exchange.
People
Twina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Twina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Twina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Twina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Twina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Twina a common name?
We classify Twina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Twina most popular?
The single biggest year for Twina was 1969, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Twina is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Twina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Twina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.