Teja
Every Teja since 1978 — 644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teja
Teja is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1978, 644 American babies have been named Teja — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Teja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,626 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,365 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,360 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,669 | — | — |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,330 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,177 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,339 | 5 | #14,279 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,742 | 6 | #12,382 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,373 | 8 | #9,681 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,678 | 6 | #11,903 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,113 | — | — |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,813 | — | — |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,126 | 7 | #9,490 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,223 | 9 | #7,569 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,308 | 5 | #12,131 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,298 | 7 | #9,024 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,837 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,114 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,204 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Teja
- Teja Gregorin Athlete · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teja in 2025?
Teja did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Teja?
644 babies have been named Teja in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teja most popular?
Teja peaked in 2002, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Teja a boy or girl name?
Teja is used for both: about 89% of babies named Teja have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Teja rising or falling?
Teja is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Teja?
Well-known people named Teja include Teja Gregorin (athlete).