Total births
1,409
Girls' name · since 1955
Teah
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 1,409 babies named Teah, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15611
- among girls today
- 1,409
- born since 1955
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Teah currently ranks #15611 among girls' names in America, with 1,409 babies recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Teah recorded 1,409 times among girls since 1955, holding rank #15611 nationally today, ahead of 12% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2024.
- #15611 among girls today
- 1,409 born since 1955
- 2000s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Teah is currently the #15611 girls' name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 1,409 born since 1955, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15611
- among girls today
- 1,409
- born since 1955
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Teah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15611
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Teah was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
63 babies were named Teah in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Teah compares
1,409 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Teah's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Teah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,409 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Teah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Teah's full recorded timeline at 1994, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Teah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#15,611
Active since
1955
Teah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2024
- Peak year (1998)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Teah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Teah's strongest decade.
417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Teah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 35
1960s
35 births
- 1970s 99
1970s
99 births
- 1980s
1980s
301 births
- 1990s
1990s
383 births
- 2000s
2000s
417 births
- 2010s 136
2010s
136 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 417 births (30% of all-time use).
How Teah 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 Teah's total volume
Teah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Teah by state
Where Teah concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 24 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Teah's total US births 5.8%
Even split
82 of 1,409 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teah? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 1,409 babies named Teah. Today it holds rank #15611 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 63 births.
When was Teah most popular? ▼
Teah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 417 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Teah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teah are California (82 births), Texas (24 births), Ohio (19 births).
How long has the name Teah been used? ▼
Teah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 70 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Teah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teagan, Tea, Teanna, Teal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teah's data
- Teah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (417 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Teahs (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Teah
Nearby Names Like Teah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teah
Teagan Girl
#332 29,421 births
Tea Girl
#7371 2,493 births
Teanna Girl
#6992 2,373 births
Teal Girl
#6445 1,604 births
Teara Girl
1,260 births
Compare Teah side by side: Teah vs Teagan Teah vs Tea Teah vs Teanna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Teah
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1955–2024 (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. "Teah: #15611 Girls' Name - 1,409 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teah. 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 Teah 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 June 2026.