Teneka
Every Teneka since 1969 — 509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teneka
Teneka 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 1969, 509 American babies have been named Teneka. Its peak came in 1977, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Teneka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teneka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,839 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,118 |
| 1980 | 36 | #2,647 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teneka in 2025?
Teneka 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 Teneka?
509 babies have been named Teneka in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teneka most popular?
Teneka peaked in 1977, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Teneka a boy or girl name?
Teneka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teneka rising or falling?
Teneka has been roughly stable over the past decade.