Total births
541
Girls' name · since 1971
Tameshia
Tameshia has 541 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 541
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
541 girls have been named Tameshia since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tameshia recorded 541 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2002.
- 541 total births
- 1971–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
541 girls have been named Tameshia since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 541
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Tameshia was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
35 babies were named Tameshia in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Tameshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tameshia splits its recorded history at 1986: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2002 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tameshia at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tameshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2002
- Peak year (1988)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Tameshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tameshia's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Tameshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
165 births
- 1980s
1980s
228 births
- 1990s
1990s
143 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 228 births (42% of all-time use).
How Tameshia 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 Tameshia's total volume
Tameshia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tameshia by state
Where Tameshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 39 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Tameshia's total US births 7.2%
Even split
39 of 541 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tameshia? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 541 babies named Tameshia. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 35 births.
When was Tameshia most popular? ▼
Tameshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Tameshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tameshia are Texas (39 births), Florida (10 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Tameshia been used? ▼
Records for Tameshia go back to 1971, giving 32 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Tameshia? ▼
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 Tameshia's data
- Tameshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (228 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tameshias (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Tameshia
Nearby Names Like Tameshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tameshia
Tammy Girl
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Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tameshia side by side: Tameshia vs Tammy Tameshia vs Tamara Tameshia 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, 1971–2002 (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. "Tameshia: Baby Name Since 1971 - 541 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tameshia. 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 Tameshia 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.