Total births
1,000
Girls' name · since 1968
Timeka
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,000 babies named Timeka, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,000
- total births
- 1968–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Timeka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,000 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Timeka has been recorded 1,000 times among girls since 1968, 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 1968 to 2003.
- 1,000 total births
- 1968–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,000 girls have been named Timeka since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 1,000
- total births
- 1968–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Timeka was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
74 babies were named Timeka in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Timeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Timeka's full recorded timeline at 1985, 26% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 74% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 74 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Timeka at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Timeka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2003
- Peak year (1978)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Timeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Timeka's strongest decade.
469 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Timeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
469 births
- 1980s
1980s
373 births
- 1990s 124
1990s
124 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 469 births (47% of all-time use).
How Timeka 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 Timeka's total volume
Timeka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Timeka by state
Where Timeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 46 | 4.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 28 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 25 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 21 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 21 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 19 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 18 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 16 | 1.6% |
Illinois share of Timeka's total US births 4.6%
Even split
46 of 1,000 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Timeka appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Timeka? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 1,000 babies named Timeka. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 74 births.
When was Timeka most popular? ▼
Timeka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 469 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Timeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Timeka are Illinois (46 births), North Carolina (28 births), Michigan (25 births).
How long has the name Timeka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Timeka since 1968 -- 36 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Timeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Timothy, Timber, Timia, Timberly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Timeka's data
- Timeka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (469 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Timekas (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Timeka
Nearby Names Like Timeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Timeka
Timothy Girl
4,328 births
Timber Girl
#3484 1,504 births
Timia Girl
#12422 1,164 births
Timberly Girl
#10422 1,032 births
Timika Girl
1,005 births
Compare Timeka side by side: Timeka vs Timothy Timeka vs Timber Timeka vs Timia
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, 1968–2003 (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. "Timeka: Baby Name Since 1968 - 1,000 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/timeka. 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 Timeka 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.