Tea
Every Tea since 1976 — 2,493 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tea
Tea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,042 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,493 American babies have been named Tea. Its peak came in 1998, when 290 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,042 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,563 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,652 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,160 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,152 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,610 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,159 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,771 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,175 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,834 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,982 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,648 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,512 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,165 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,510 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,725 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,484 |
| 2008 | 94 | #2,155 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,327 |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,787 |
| 2005 | 114 | #1,739 |
| 2004 | 93 | #1,997 |
| 2003 | 140 | #1,421 |
| 2002 | 199 | #1,072 |
| 2001 | 138 | #1,383 |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,687 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,697 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,994 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tea in 2025?
Tea ranked #10,042 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tea?
2,493 babies have been named Tea in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tea most popular?
Tea peaked in 1998, when 290 newborns received the name.
Is Tea a boy or girl name?
Tea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tea rising or falling?
Tea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.