Total births
2,849
Girls' name · since 1967
Tiesha
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 2,849 babies named Tiesha, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,849
- total births
- 1967–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Tiesha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,849 recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tiesha has been recorded 2,849 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2011.
- 2,849 total births
- 1967–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,849 girls have been named Tiesha since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 2,849
- total births
- 1967–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Tiesha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
208 babies were named Tiesha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tiesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tiesha splits its recorded history at 1988: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 208 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tiesha at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Tiesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2011
- Peak year (1991)
- 208
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Tiesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tiesha's strongest decade.
1,219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Tiesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
513 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,219 births
- 1990s
1990s
949 births
- 2000s 145
2000s
145 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,219 births (43% of all-time use).
How Tiesha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tiesha's total volume
Tiesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tiesha by state
Where Tiesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 329 | 11.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 195 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 135 | 4.7% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 109 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 89 | 3.1% |
| #6 | California | | 88 | 3.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 87 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 85 | 3.0% |
New York share of Tiesha's total US births 11.5%
Even split
329 of 2,849 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Tiesha appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tiesha? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 2,849 babies named Tiesha. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 208 births.
When was Tiesha most popular? ▼
Tiesha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,219 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Tiesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tiesha are New York (329 births), Illinois (195 births), Texas (135 births).
How long has the name Tiesha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tiesha since 1967 -- 45 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Tiesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tierra, Tiera, Tierney, Tien, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tiesha's data
- Tiesha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,219 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Tieshas (329 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Tiesha
Nearby Names Like Tiesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tiesha
Tierra Girl
#4591 14,941 births
Tiera Girl
4,075 births
Tierney Girl
#6444 3,956 births
Tien Girl
506 births
Tiegan Girl
#11551 316 births
Compare Tiesha side by side: Tiesha vs Tierra Tiesha vs Tiera Tiesha vs Tierney
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1967–2011 (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. "Tiesha: Baby Name Since 1967 - 2,849 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tiesha. 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 Tiesha 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.