Total births
204
Girls' name · since 1962
Tearsa
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 204 babies named Tearsa, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 204
- total births
- 1962–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
204 girls have been named Tearsa since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tearsa recorded 204 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2008.
- 204 total births
- 1962–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
204 girls have been named Tearsa since 1962, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 204
- total births
- 1962–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Tearsa was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tearsa in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tearsa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tearsa splits its recorded history at 1991: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tearsa at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Tearsa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2008
- Peak year (1991)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Tearsa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tearsa's strongest decade.
60 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Tearsa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 60 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tearsa? ▼
Tearsa has been given to 204 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 12 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Tearsa most popular? ▼
Tearsa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 60 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Tearsa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tearsa since 1962 -- 47 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Tearsa? ▼
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 Tearsa's data
- Tearsa's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (60 total births) through the 2000s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tearsa
Nearby Names Like Tearsa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tearsa
Teagan Girl
#332 29,421 births
Tea Girl
#7371 2,493 births
Teanna Girl
#6992 2,373 births
Teal Girl
#6445 1,604 births
Teah Girl
#15611 1,409 births
Compare Tearsa side by side: Tearsa vs Teagan Tearsa vs Tea Tearsa vs Teanna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1962–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tearsa: Baby Name Since 1962 - 204 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tearsa. 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 Tearsa 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.