Teal
Pronunciation: [ t-EEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Teal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 289 babies have been named Teal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Teal is past its peak , currently ranked #7,484 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,484
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Teal is also used as a girl name, ranked #6432.
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About the Name Teal
Teal is a boy name .
Is Teal a boy or girl name? Teal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,484 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,432. Teal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Teal is currently ranked #7,484 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Teal include Teagan, Teague . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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