Total births
867
Boys' name · since 1979
Tevita
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 867 babies named Tevita, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4964
- among boys today
- 867
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
867 babies have been named Tevita since 1979, making it today's #4964 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Tevita recorded 867 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #4964 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #4964 among boys today
- 867 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tevita is currently the #4964 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 867 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4964
- among boys today
- 867
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Tevita vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4964
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Tevita was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
31 babies were named Tevita in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Tevita compares
867 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Tevita's all-time total is 136% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tevita | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 867 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tevita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tevita splits its recorded history at 2002: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tevita at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,964
Active since
1979
Tevita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Tevita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tevita's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Tevita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
129 births
- 1990s
1990s
187 births
- 2000s
2000s
209 births
- 2010s
2010s
233 births
- 2020s
2020s
104 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 233 births (27% of all-time use).
How Tevita 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 Tevita's total volume
Tevita vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tevita by state
Where Tevita concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 286 | 33.0% |
| #2 | Utah | | 158 | 18.2% |
| #3 | Hawaii | | 52 | 6.0% |
California share of Tevita's total US births 33.0%
Even split
286 of 867 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tevita? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 867 babies named Tevita. Today it holds rank #4964 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 31 births.
When was Tevita most popular? ▼
Tevita was most popular in the 2010s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Tevita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tevita are California (286 births), Utah (158 births), Hawaii (52 births).
How long has the name Tevita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tevita since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tevita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tevin, Tevon, Tevis, Teven, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tevita's data
- Tevita's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (233 total births) through the 2020s (104) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tevitas (286 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 Tevita
Nearby Names Like Tevita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tevita
Tevin Boy
#2694 11,717 births
Tevon Boy
#11288 1,062 births
Tevis Boy
494 births
Teven Boy
292 births
Tevan Boy
291 births
Compare Tevita side by side: Tevita vs Tevin Tevita vs Tevon Tevita vs Tevis
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Tevita
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, 1979–2025 (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. "Tevita: #4964 Boys' Name - 867 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tevita. 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 Tevita 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.