Total births
12,731
Girls' name · since 1965
Tameka
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 12,731 babies named Tameka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12,731
- total births
- 1965–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Tameka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 12,731 have been recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Tameka recorded 12,731 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2011.
- 12,731 total births
- 1965–2011 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12,731 girls have been named Tameka since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2011.
- 12,731
- total births
- 1965–2011
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Tameka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
1,021 babies were named Tameka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Tameka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tameka's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 14% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 86%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 1,021, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tameka at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Tameka popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2011
- Peak year (1977)
- 1,021
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Tameka popularity over time - boys
41 total births recorded since 1977 (Tameka as boys' name)
Tameka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tameka's strongest decade.
6,386 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Tameka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 148
1960s
148 births
- 1970s
1970s
6,386 births
- 1980s
1980s
4,996 births
- 1990s 1,019
1990s
1,019 births
- 2000s 169
2000s
169 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6,386 births (50% of all-time use).
How Tameka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tameka's total volume
Tameka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tameka by state
Where Tameka concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 900 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 832 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 830 | 6.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 804 | 6.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 761 | 6.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 742 | 5.8% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 629 | 4.9% |
| #8 | California | | 567 | 4.5% |
Georgia share of Tameka's total US births 7.1%
Even split
900 of 12,731 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Tameka appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tameka? ▼
Tameka has been given to 12,731 babies in the U.S. since 1965, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 1,021 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Tameka most popular? ▼
Tameka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6,386 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Tameka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tameka are Georgia (900 births), Texas (832 births), Florida (830 births).
How long has the name Tameka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tameka since 1965 -- 47 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Tameka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tameka's data
- Tameka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (6,386 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tamekas (900 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tameka
Nearby Names Like Tameka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tameka
Tammy Girl
#4794 332,015 births
Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tameka side by side: Tameka vs Tammy Tameka vs Tamara Tameka vs Tami
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1965–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tameka: Baby Name Since 1965 - 12,731 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tameka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tameka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.