Total births
68
Girls' name · since 1978
Tequia
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 68 babies named Tequia, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 68
- total births
- 1978–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
68 girls have been named Tequia since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tequia has been recorded 68 times among girls since 1978, 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 1978 to 1994.
- 68 total births
- 1978–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
68 girls have been named Tequia since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 68
- total births
- 1978–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Tequia was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
11 babies were named Tequia in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Tequia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tequia's full recorded timeline at 1987, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tequia at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Tequia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1994
- Peak year (1980)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Tequia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tequia's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Tequia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 44 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tequia? ▼
68 babies have been named Tequia since 1978. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1980 with 11 births.
When was Tequia most popular? ▼
Tequia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Tequia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tequia since 1978 -- 17 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Tequia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tequila, Tequilla, Tequita, Tequisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tequia's data
- Tequia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (44 total births) through the 1990s (18) -- 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 Tequia
Nearby Names Like Tequia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tequia
Tequila Girl
2,134 births
Tequilla Girl
840 births
Tequita Girl
150 births
Tequisha Girl
90 births
Tequlia Girl
71 births
Compare Tequia side by side: Tequia vs Tequila Tequia vs Tequilla Tequia vs Tequita
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, 1978–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tequia: Baby Name Since 1978 - 68 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tequia. 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 Tequia 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.