How Many People Are Named Tanesha?
Complete statistics for the name Tanesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tanesha, a very rare female name, is held by just 5,153 people in the US today, making up 1 in 64,043 Americans. At its peak in 1983 with 280 births, it's now declining but remains a name between classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 5,307 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tanesha Through the Generations
Tanesha emerged in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak popularity in 1983 with 280 births. Since then, its usage has declined, yet it maintains a strong presence among women aged 30 to 60, with only 10% under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests a generation-specific appeal that's fading as younger parents opt for different names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tanesha's African-American roots
📄 About the Name Tanesha
How Many People Have the Name Tanesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,153 people in the United States currently share the name Tanesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,043 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tanesha a Common or Rare Name?
Tanesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tanesha Mean?
Tanesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tanesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tanesha Most Popular?
The name Tanesha reached peak popularity in 1983, with 280 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tanesha?
Approximately 5,153 people named Tanesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,307. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,043 Americans.
Is Tanesha a rare name?
Tanesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,043 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tanesha mean?
Tanesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from African-American origins.
Is Tanesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tanesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tanesha most popular?
Tanesha peaked in 1983 with 280 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.