How Many People Are Named Teneka?

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

Teneka
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Teneka is a very rare female name, with only 490 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 674,091 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 61 births, and since then, its usage has remained stable.

~490
Living in US
1 in 674,091
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Tenaka
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

690
Worldwide Bearers
#314,827
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
620
🇮🇩 Indonesia
16
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
16
🇬🇧 England
10
🇩🇪 Germany
10
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇬🇾 Guyana
3
🇱🇷 Liberia
2
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
490 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
509
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 509 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
79

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

📜 Teneka Through the Generations

Teneka has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1977 when 61 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 490 individuals named Teneka living in the United States, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. This indicates that the name is predominantly held by middle-aged adults, suggesting a generation-specific naming trend from the late 20th century.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 12
California 11
Florida 11
North Carolina 11
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Teneka

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Teneka's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Teneka

How Many People Have the Name Teneka?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 490 people in the United States currently share the name Teneka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 674,091 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Teneka a Common or Rare Name?

Teneka 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 Teneka Mean?

Teneka means "creative variant of Tenaka" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Teneka Most Popular?

The name Teneka reached peak popularity in 1977, with 61 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 Teneka?

Approximately 490 people named Teneka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 509. That works out to roughly 1 in 674,091 Americans.

Is Teneka a rare name?

Teneka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 674,091 Americans has this name.

What does the name Teneka mean?

Teneka means "creative variant of Tenaka" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Teneka more male or female?

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

When was Teneka most popular?

Teneka peaked in 1977 with 61 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 US490
All-Time Births509
1 in X1 in 674,091
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1977
World Rank#314,827
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.