Total births
1,097
Girls' name · since 1956
Telisa
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 1,097 babies named Telisa, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,097
- total births
- 1956–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Telisa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,097 have been recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Telisa recorded 1,097 times among girls since 1956, 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 1956 to 2007.
- 1,097 total births
- 1956–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,097 girls have been named Telisa since 1956, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,097
- total births
- 1956–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Telisa was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
47 babies were named Telisa in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Telisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Telisa's full recorded timeline at 1980, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1957, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Telisa at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Telisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2007
- Peak year (1973)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Telisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Telisa's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Telisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 32
1950s
32 births
- 1960s
1960s
292 births
- 1970s
1970s
335 births
- 1980s
1980s
261 births
- 1990s
1990s
154 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 335 births (31% of all-time use).
How Telisa 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 Telisa's total volume
Telisa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Telisa by state
Where Telisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 26 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Telisa's total US births 2.4%
Even split
26 of 1,097 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Telisa? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 1,097 babies named Telisa. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 47 births.
When was Telisa most popular? ▼
Telisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Telisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Telisa are Georgia (26 births), Texas (20 births), Illinois (13 births).
How long has the name Telisa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Telisa since 1956 -- 52 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Telisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Telisha, Telia, Tela, Telicia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Telisa's data
- Telisa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Telisas (26 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 Telisa
Nearby Names Like Telisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Telisa
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Tela Girl
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Telicia Girl
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Telena Girl
304 births
Compare Telisa side by side: Telisa vs Telisha Telisa vs Telia Telisa vs Tela
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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, 1956–2007 (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. "Telisa: Baby Name Since 1956 - 1,097 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/telisa. 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 Telisa 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.