Total births
107
Girls' name · since 1976
Tereka
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 107 babies named Tereka, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 107
- total births
- 1976–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Tereka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 107 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tereka has been recorded 107 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 1994.
- 107 total births
- 1976–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
107 girls have been named Tereka since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 107
- total births
- 1976–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Tereka was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tereka in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Tereka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tereka splits its recorded history at 1986: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tereka at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Tereka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1994
- Peak year (1985)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Tereka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tereka's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Tereka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
72 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 72 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tereka? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 107 babies named Tereka. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 12 births.
When was Tereka most popular? ▼
Tereka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Tereka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tereka since 1976 -- 19 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Tereka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teresa, Terri, Terry, Teri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tereka's data
- Tereka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (72 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Tereka
Nearby Names Like Tereka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tereka
Teresa Girl
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Terri Girl
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Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
19,729 births
Compare Tereka side by side: Tereka vs Teresa Tereka vs Terri Tereka vs Terry
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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, 1976–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tereka: Baby Name Since 1976 - 107 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tereka. 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 Tereka 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.