How Many People Are Named Tevita?

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

Tevita
Very Rare
Tongan

Tevita means 'to serve' in Tongan, making it both meaningful and rare. Only 831 people named Tevita live in the US today, and it's so uncommon that only 1 in 397,242 Americans share this name. The majority, 69%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~831
Living in US
1 in 397,242
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To serve
🌐
Origin
Tongan
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Sincere Determined Caring
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,403
Worldwide Bearers
#63,860
Global Rank
🇫🇯 Fiji
4,719
🇹🇴 Tonga
3,321
🇺🇸 United States
626
🇼🇸 Samoa
320
🇳🇿 New Zealand
249
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
36
🇦🇺 Australia
33
🇦🇸 American Samoa
17
🇬🇧 England
14
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
831 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
585
Would be under 30 (69%)
265
Would be 30–60 (31%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 850 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

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

📜 Tevita Through the Generations

Tevita has seen steady popularity since its introduction, peaking in 2016 with 31 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 585 under 30 years old, 265 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This youthful skew suggests Tevita is a name embraced by younger parents, likely due to its unique and modern feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 279
Utah 158
Hawaii 52

✨ Similar Names to Tevita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tevita's Tongan roots

📄 About the Name Tevita

How Many People Have the Name Tevita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 831 people in the United States currently share the name Tevita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 397,242 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tevita a Common or Rare Name?

Tevita 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 Tevita Mean?

Tevita means "to serve" and comes from Tongan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tevita Most Popular?

The name Tevita reached peak popularity in 2016, with 31 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 Tevita?

Approximately 831 people named Tevita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 850. That works out to roughly 1 in 397,242 Americans.

Is Tevita a rare name?

Tevita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 397,242 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tevita mean?

Tevita means "to serve" and comes from Tongan origins.

Is Tevita more male or female?

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

When was Tevita most popular?

Tevita peaked in 2016 with 31 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 US831
All-Time Births850
1 in X1 in 397,242
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2016
World Rank#63,860
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.