How Many People Are Named Tesha?
Complete statistics for the name Tesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,731 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 190,663 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 95 births, but its stable trend suggests it's a timeless choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 1,804 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tesha Through the Generations
Tesha has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1978 when 95 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Tesha is 45, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. The age distribution shows a slight skew towards those aged 30 to 60, with 94% falling into this bracket, while only 5% are under 30 and 1% over 60, reflecting a name that has maintained its appeal across different eras.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tesha's American roots
📄 About the Name Tesha
How Many People Have the Name Tesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,731 people in the United States currently share the name Tesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 190,663 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tesha a Common or Rare Name?
Tesha 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 Tesha Mean?
Tesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tesha Most Popular?
The name Tesha reached peak popularity in 1978, with 95 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 Tesha?
Approximately 1,731 people named Tesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,804. That works out to roughly 1 in 190,663 Americans.
Is Tesha a rare name?
Tesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 190,663 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tesha mean?
Tesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Tesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tesha most popular?
Tesha peaked in 1978 with 95 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.