How Many People Are Named Taneshia?

Complete statistics for the name Taneshia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Taneshia
Very Rare
African-American

Taneshia means 'graceful' and is a beautiful name with deep roots. Only 1,270 people named Taneshia live in the US today, making up just 1 in 259,834 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1987 with 81 births.

~1,270
Living in US
1 in 259,834
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful
🌐
Origin
African-American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Gracious Elegant Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,484
Worldwide Bearers
#227,243
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,270
🇯🇲 Jamaica
57
🇬🇧 England
7
🇧🇿 Belize
5
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇬🇩 Grenada
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,270 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
100
Would be under 30 (8%)
1,209
Would be 30–60 (92%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,309 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Taneshia Through the Generations

Taneshia, a name that carries grace and elegance, has seen its peak in 1987 with 81 births. Over the years, it has maintained a stable presence, with most Taneshias now aged around 40. The name's current generation is well represented, with 8% under 30 and 92% aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-aged demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 74
Florida 46
Texas 46
Alabama 39
Illinois 36
South Carolina 28
North Carolina 23
California 22
Louisiana 15
Michigan 11

✨ Similar Names to Taneshia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Taneshia's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Taneshia

How Many People Have the Name Taneshia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,270 people in the United States currently share the name Taneshia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 259,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Taneshia a Common or Rare Name?

Taneshia 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 Taneshia Mean?

Taneshia means "graceful" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Taneshia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Taneshia Most Popular?

The name Taneshia reached peak popularity in 1987, with 81 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Taneshia?

Approximately 1,270 people named Taneshia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,309. That works out to roughly 1 in 259,834 Americans.

Is Taneshia a rare name?

Taneshia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 259,834 Americans has this name.

What does the name Taneshia mean?

Taneshia means "graceful" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Taneshia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Taneshia are male and 100% are female.

When was Taneshia most popular?

Taneshia peaked in 1987 with 81 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,270
All-Time Births1,309
1 in X1 in 259,834
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1987
World Rank#227,243
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.