Total births
558
Girls' name · since 1971
Teneshia
Teneshia has 558 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 558
- total births
- 1971–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Teneshia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 558 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Teneshia has been recorded 558 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1997.
- 558 total births
- 1971–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
558 girls have been named Teneshia since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 558
- total births
- 1971–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Teneshia was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
50 babies were named Teneshia in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Teneshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teneshia splits its recorded history at 1984: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teneshia at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Teneshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1997
- Peak year (1983)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Teneshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Teneshia's strongest decade.
276 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Teneshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
276 births
- 1990s
1990s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 276 births (49% of all-time use).
How Teneshia 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 Teneshia's total volume
Teneshia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Teneshia by state
Where Teneshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 21 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 12 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 12 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
Florida share of Teneshia's total US births 3.8%
Even split
21 of 558 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teneshia? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 558 babies named Teneshia. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 50 births.
When was Teneshia most popular? ▼
Teneshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 276 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Teneshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teneshia are Florida (21 births), Texas (16 births), Illinois (12 births).
How long has the name Teneshia been used? ▼
Records for Teneshia go back to 1971, giving 27 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Teneshia? ▼
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 Teneshia's data
- Teneshia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (276 total births) through the 1990s (119) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Teneshias (21 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 Teneshia
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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, 1971–1997 (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. "Teneshia: Baby Name Since 1971 - 558 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teneshia. 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 Teneshia 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.