Total births
3,628
Girls' name · since 1963
Tomeka
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 3,628 babies named Tomeka, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,628
- total births
- 1963–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Tomeka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,628 recorded since 1963.
Social Security Administration records show Tomeka recorded 3,628 times among girls since 1963, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1996.
- 3,628 total births
- 1963–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,628 girls have been named Tomeka since 1963, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 3,628
- total births
- 1963–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Tomeka was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
387 babies were named Tomeka in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Tomeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tomeka's full recorded timeline at 1980, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1966, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 387 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tomeka at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Tomeka popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1996
- Peak year (1976)
- 387
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Tomeka popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1974 (Tomeka as boys' name)
Tomeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tomeka's strongest decade.
2,385 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Tomeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 100
1960s
100 births
- 1970s
1970s
2,385 births
- 1980s
1980s
992 births
- 1990s 151
1990s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 2,385 births (66% of all-time use).
How Tomeka 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 Tomeka's total volume
Tomeka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tomeka by state
Where Tomeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 381 | 10.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 328 | 9.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 262 | 7.2% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 236 | 6.5% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 204 | 5.6% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 186 | 5.1% |
| #7 | Florida | | 185 | 5.1% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 173 | 4.8% |
Georgia share of Tomeka's total US births 10.5%
Even split
381 of 3,628 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Tomeka appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tomeka? ▼
3,628 babies have been named Tomeka since 1963. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1976 with 387 births.
When was Tomeka most popular? ▼
Tomeka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 2,385 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Tomeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tomeka are Georgia (381 births), North Carolina (328 births), Texas (262 births).
How long has the name Tomeka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tomeka since 1963 -- 34 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Tomeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tommie, Tomasa, Tommy, Tomi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tomeka's data
- Tomeka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (2,385 total births); usage has since declined to 151 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tomekas (381 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Tomeka
Nearby Names Like Tomeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tomeka
Tommie Girl
#3121 17,769 births
Tomasa Girl
#6654 3,198 births
Tommy Girl
#5027 2,942 births
Tomi Girl
#5630 2,812 births
Tomika Girl
2,781 births
Compare Tomeka side by side: Tomeka vs Tommie Tomeka vs Tomasa Tomeka vs Tommy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1963–1996 (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. "Tomeka: Baby Name Since 1963 - 3,628 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tomeka. 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 Tomeka 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.