Total births
38
Girls' name · since 1974
Temeshia
Temeshia has 38 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 38
- total births
- 1974–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Temeshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 38 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Temeshia recorded 38 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 1988.
- 38 total births
- 1974–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 girls have been named Temeshia since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 38
- total births
- 1974–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Temeshia was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
10 babies were named Temeshia in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Temeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Temeshia's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Temeshia at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Temeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1988
- Peak year (1979)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Temeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Temeshia's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Temeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 25 births (66% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Temeshia? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 38 babies named Temeshia. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 10 births.
When was Temeshia most popular? ▼
Temeshia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Temeshia been used? ▼
Records for Temeshia go back to 1974, giving 15 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Temeshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Temperance, Tempie, Temple, Temeka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Temeshia's data
- Temeshia's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 1980s (13) -- 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 Temeshia
Nearby Names Like Temeshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Temeshia
Temperance Girl
#2086 3,709 births
Tempie Girl
1,681 births
Temple Girl
#8967 1,568 births
Temeka Girl
1,414 births
Tempest Girl
#8482 1,322 births
Compare Temeshia side by side: Temeshia vs Temperance Temeshia vs Tempie Temeshia vs Temple
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, 1974–1988 (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. "Temeshia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 38 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/temeshia. 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 Temeshia 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.