Total births
1,414
Girls' name · since 1968
Temeka
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,414 babies named Temeka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,414
- total births
- 1968–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1,414 girls have been named Temeka since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Temeka recorded 1,414 times among girls since 1968, 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 1968 to 1997.
- 1,414 total births
- 1968–1997 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,414 girls have been named Temeka since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1997.
- 1,414
- total births
- 1968–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Temeka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
130 babies were named Temeka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Temeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Temeka's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 130, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Temeka at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Temeka popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1997
- Peak year (1977)
- 130
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Temeka popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1978 (Temeka as boys' name)
Temeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Temeka's strongest decade.
772 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Temeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s
1970s
772 births
- 1980s
1980s
558 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 772 births (55% of all-time use).
How Temeka 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 Temeka's total volume
Temeka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Temeka by state
Where Temeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 107 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 103 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 92 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 80 | 5.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 80 | 5.7% |
| #6 | Texas | | 73 | 5.2% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 61 | 4.3% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 36 | 2.5% |
Florida share of Temeka's total US births 7.6%
Even split
107 of 1,414 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Temeka appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temeka? ▼
1,414 babies have been named Temeka since 1968. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1977 with 130 births.
When was Temeka most popular? ▼
Temeka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 772 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Temeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Temeka are Florida (107 births), Georgia (103 births), Mississippi (92 births).
How long has the name Temeka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Temeka since 1968 -- 30 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Temeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Temperance, Tempie, Temple, Tempest, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Temeka's data
- Temeka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (772 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Temekas (107 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Temeka
Nearby Names Like Temeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temeka
Temperance Girl
#2086 3,709 births
Tempie Girl
1,681 births
Temple Girl
#8967 1,568 births
Tempest Girl
#8482 1,322 births
Temika Girl
911 births
Compare Temeka side by side: Temeka vs Temperance Temeka vs Tempie Temeka vs Temple
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, 1968–1997 (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. "Temeka: Baby Name Since 1968 - 1,414 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temeka. 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 Temeka 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.