Total births
509
Girls' name · since 1969
Teneka
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 509 babies named Teneka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 509
- total births
- 1969–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Teneka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 509 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Teneka recorded 509 times among girls since 1969, 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 1969 to 1994.
- 509 total births
- 1969–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
509 girls have been named Teneka since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 509
- total births
- 1969–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Teneka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
61 babies were named Teneka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Teneka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teneka splits its recorded history at 1982: 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 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teneka at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Teneka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1994
- Peak year (1977)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Teneka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Teneka's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Teneka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
239 births
- 1980s
1980s
214 births
- 1990s 50
1990s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 239 births (47% of all-time use).
How Teneka 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 Teneka's total volume
Teneka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Teneka by state
Where Teneka concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.0% |
Georgia share of Teneka's total US births 2.4%
Even split
12 of 509 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teneka? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 509 babies named Teneka. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 61 births.
When was Teneka most popular? ▼
Teneka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Teneka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teneka are Georgia (12 births), California (11 births), Florida (11 births).
How long has the name Teneka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Teneka since 1969 -- 26 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Teneka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tena, Tenley, Tenisha, Tennie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teneka's data
- Teneka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (239 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tenekas (12 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 Teneka
Nearby Names Like Teneka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teneka
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Tenisha Girl
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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, 1969–1994 (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. "Teneka: Baby Name Since 1969 - 509 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teneka. 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 Teneka 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.