Blue-green color or the freshwater duck
The name Teal refers to the distinctive blue-green hue, which itself was named after the colored patch on the wing of the common teal duck. It emerged as a rare nature-inspired name in the late 20th century, following the trend of color names like Amber and Jade.
About 13 boys were named Teal in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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