How Many People Are Named Tea?

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

Tea
Very Rare
Turkish

Tea is a rare, feminine name that means 'drink' in Turkish, adding a unique twist to its origins. Only 1 in 134,356 Americans share this name, making it truly distinctive among female names. The majority of people named Tea are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~1,335
Living in US
1 in 248,277
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Drink
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Refreshing Contemporary Gentle
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,434
Worldwide Bearers
#19,096
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
874
🇪🇪 Estonia
699
🇦🇱 Albania
647
🇸🇪 Sweden
583
🇮🇹 Italy
486
🇮🇩 Indonesia
445
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇩🇰 Denmark
315
🇩🇪 Germany
278
🇷🇺 Russia
256

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,456 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
2,378
Would be under 30 (96%)
105
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,483 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

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

📜 Tea Through the Generations

Tea reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 290 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 2,456 individuals named Tea living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests that Tea is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal. As of now, Tea is ranked 19,096 globally, with the highest concentration outside the U.S. found in Georgia.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 324
New York 166
Texas 132
Illinois 94
Pennsylvania 60
Florida 55
Michigan 49
Massachusetts 48
Ohio 45
Colorado 34

⭐ Famous People Named Tea

Tea is a given name. It is a feminine name in Indo-European languages and is cognate to the names Theia, Thea and Téa and related to the name Tia. Masculine usage is found in Oceania.…

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✨ Similar Names to Tea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tea's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Tea

How Many People Have the Name Tea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,335 people in the United States currently share the name Tea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 248,277 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tea a Common or Rare Name?

Tea 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 Tea Mean?

Tea means "drink" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tea Most Popular?

The name Tea reached peak popularity in 1998, with 290 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 Tea?

Approximately 1,335 people named Tea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,335. That works out to roughly 1 in 248,277 Americans.

Is Tea a rare name?

Tea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 248,277 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tea mean?

Tea means "drink" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Tea more male or female?

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

When was Tea most popular?

Tea peaked in 1998 with 290 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.

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 US1,335
All-Time Births1,335
1 in X1 in 248,277
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1998
World Rank#19,096
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.