How Many People Are Named Teneshia?
Complete statistics for the name Teneshia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Teneshia is a very rare female name, with only 540 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 611,332 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 50 births, and it's interesting how stable its usage has remained over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 558 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Teneshia Through the Generations
Over the years, Teneshia has maintained a steady presence, with its peak occurring in 1983 when 50 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Teneshia are aged between 30 and 60, with only six individuals under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests a generation-specific naming trend that has since stabilized, making Teneshia a name that bridges classic and modern styles.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Teneshia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Teneshia
How Many People Have the Name Teneshia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 540 people in the United States currently share the name Teneshia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,332 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Teneshia a Common or Rare Name?
Teneshia 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 Teneshia Mean?
Teneshia means "creative variant of Tenisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Teneshia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Teneshia Most Popular?
The name Teneshia reached peak popularity in 1983, with 50 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 Teneshia?
Approximately 540 people named Teneshia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 558. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,332 Americans.
Is Teneshia a rare name?
Teneshia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,332 Americans has this name.
What does the name Teneshia mean?
Teneshia means "creative variant of Tenisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Teneshia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Teneshia are male and 100% are female.
When was Teneshia most popular?
Teneshia peaked in 1983 with 50 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.