Total births
451
Girls' name · since 1964
Teshia
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 451 babies named Teshia, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 451
- total births
- 1964–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Teshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 451 recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Teshia has been recorded 451 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1999.
- 451 total births
- 1964–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
451 girls have been named Teshia since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 451
- total births
- 1964–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Teshia was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
25 babies were named Teshia in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Teshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Teshia splits its recorded history at 1983: 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 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Teshia at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Teshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1999
- Peak year (1979)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Teshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Teshia's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Teshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
171 births
- 1980s
1980s
169 births
- 1990s
1990s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 171 births (38% of all-time use).
Teshia by state
Where Teshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
North Carolina share of Teshia's total US births 1.3%
Even split
6 of 451 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teshia? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 451 babies named Teshia. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 25 births.
When was Teshia most popular? ▼
Teshia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Teshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teshia are North Carolina (6 births), California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Teshia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Teshia since 1964 -- 36 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Teshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tessa, Tess, Tessie, Tesla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teshia's data
- Teshia's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 1990s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Teshias (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Teshia
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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, 1964–1999 (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. "Teshia: Baby Name Since 1964 - 451 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teshia. 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 Teshia 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.