Total births
354
Boys' name · since 1980
Teng
354 babies named Teng in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 354
- total births
- 1980–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
354 boys have been named Teng since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Teng recorded 354 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2008.
- 354 total births
- 1980–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
354 boys have been named Teng since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 354
- total births
- 1980–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Teng was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
34 babies were named Teng in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Teng's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teng splits its recorded history at 1991: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teng at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Teng popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2008
- Peak year (1992)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Teng by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Teng's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Teng births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
181 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 181 births (51% of all-time use).
Teng by state
Where Teng concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 141 | 39.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 48 | 13.6% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 13 | 3.7% |
California share of Teng's total US births 39.8%
Even split
141 of 354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teng? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 354 babies named Teng. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 34 births.
When was Teng most popular? ▼
Teng was most popular in the 1980s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Teng most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teng are California (141 births), Minnesota (48 births), Wisconsin (13 births).
How long has the name Teng been used? ▼
Teng has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 29 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Teng? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tenzin, Tennyson, Tennessee, Tenoch, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Teng's data
- Teng's decade-level peak was the 1980s (181 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tengs (141 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Teng
Nearby Names Like Teng
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teng
Tenzin Boy
#2278 1,653 births
Tennyson Boy
#3801 1,188 births
Tennessee Boy
#7489 381 births
Tenoch Boy
#7541 273 births
Tennis Boy
202 births
Compare Teng side by side: Teng vs Tenzin Teng vs Tennyson Teng vs Tennessee
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, 1980–2008 (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. "Teng: Baby Name Since 1980 - 354 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teng. 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 Teng 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.