Total births
1,240
Girls' name · since 1964
Teisha
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 1,240 babies named Teisha, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,240
- total births
- 1964–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Teisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,240 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Teisha recorded 1,240 times among girls since 1964, 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 1964 to 2011.
- 1,240 total births
- 1964–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,240 girls have been named Teisha since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,240
- total births
- 1964–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Teisha was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
57 babies were named Teisha in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Teisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teisha splits its recorded history at 1985: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teisha at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Teisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2011
- Peak year (1983)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Teisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Teisha's strongest decade.
438 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Teisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 73
1960s
73 births
- 1970s
1970s
437 births
- 1980s
1980s
438 births
- 1990s
1990s
249 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 438 births (35% of all-time use).
How Teisha 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 Teisha's total volume
Teisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Teisha by state
Where Teisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 76 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Utah | | 25 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 18 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #5 | California | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Teisha's total US births 6.1%
Even split
76 of 1,240 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Teisha appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teisha? ▼
Teisha has been given to 1,240 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 57 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Teisha most popular? ▼
Teisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 438 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Teisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teisha are New York (76 births), Utah (25 births), Michigan (18 births).
How long has the name Teisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Teisha since 1964 -- 48 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Teisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teigan, Teia, Teigen, Teirra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teisha's data
- Teisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (438 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Teishas (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Teisha
Nearby Names Like Teisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teisha
Teigan Girl
#2811 1,552 births
Teia Girl
#9672 1,056 births
Teigen Girl
#7127 442 births
Teirra Girl
389 births
Teila Girl
310 births
Compare Teisha side by side: Teisha vs Teigan Teisha vs Teia Teisha vs Teigen
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1964–2011 (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. "Teisha: Baby Name Since 1964 - 1,240 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teisha. 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 Teisha 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.