Total births
1,030
Boys' name · since 1969
Teon
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 1,030 babies named Teon, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9168
- among boys today
- 1,030
- born since 1969
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Teon is the #9168 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,030 recorded since 1969.
Teon has 1,030 recorded births among boys since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9168 as of the latest data, more common than 36% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2024.
- #9168 among boys today
- 1,030 born since 1969
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Teon is currently the #9168 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 1,030 born since 1969, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9168
- among boys today
- 1,030
- born since 1969
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Teon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9168
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Teon was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
38 babies were named Teon in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Teon compares
1,030 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Teon's all-time total is 181% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Teon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,030 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Teon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teon splits its recorded history at 1998: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#9,168
Active since
1969
Teon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2024
- Peak year (2000)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Teon popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1976 (Teon as girls' name)
Teon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Teon's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Teon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 110
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
178 births
- 1990s
1990s
224 births
- 2000s
2000s
283 births
- 2010s
2010s
159 births
- 2020s 66
2020s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 283 births (27% of all-time use).
How Teon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Teon's total volume
Teon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Teon by state
Where Teon concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 32 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Maryland share of Teon's total US births 3.1%
Even split
32 of 1,030 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teon? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 1,030 babies named Teon. Today it holds rank #9168 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 38 births.
When was Teon most popular? ▼
Teon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Teon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teon are Maryland (32 births), Illinois (17 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Teon been used? ▼
Teon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 56 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Teon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teodoro, Teo, Teofilo, Teodor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Teon's data
- Teon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (283 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Teons (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Teon
Nearby Names Like Teon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teon
Teodoro Boy
#2396 3,386 births
Teo Boy
#761 2,987 births
Teofilo Boy
#10996 1,040 births
Teodor Boy
#3094 468 births
Teoman Boy
#7558 126 births
Compare Teon side by side: Teon vs Teodoro Teon vs Teo Teon vs Teofilo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Teon
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, 1969–2024 (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. "Teon: #9168 Boys' Name - 1,030 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teon. 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 Teon 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.