Teah
The given name Teah is of Greek origin, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
Name Census estimates that about 1,351 living Americans carry the first name Teah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teah today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teah births was 1998 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Teah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 253,704 Americans
Peak year
1998
63 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,386
Tracked since 1955
Census
Teah in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,283 people with the first name Teah, which placed it at #10,420 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,420
National first-name rank
People counted
1.3K
1,283 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Teah
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Teah is White at 57.8%. The next largest groups are Black (20.0%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Teah described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Teah at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.8% · 742
- Black or African American20.0% · 257
- Two or more races8.8% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 49
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 21
Popularity
Teah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teah from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 417 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Teah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Teah, while Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teah
The name Teah is a variation of the Hebrew name Talia, which means "dew from heaven" or "gentle showers." It is believed to have originated in ancient Judea, which is now part of modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories, during the time of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.
While the exact origin of the name Teah is uncertain, it is thought to be derived from the Hebrew root word "tal," which means "dew" or "moisture." This connection to the natural phenomenon of dew suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon children as a symbol of purity, freshness, and new beginnings.
In the ancient Hebrew scriptures, the name Talia is not mentioned explicitly. However, there are references to dew and its significance in the natural world and as a metaphor for divine blessings. For instance, in the Book of Psalms, dew is described as a source of life and nourishment for the land.
The earliest recorded use of the name Teah dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in medieval Jewish records from the Iberian Peninsula. During this period, the name was likely influenced by the Arabic language and culture, which had a strong presence in parts of Spain and Portugal.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Teah or its variations. One of the most famous was Talia al-Andalusia, a renowned Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in Cordoba, Spain, in the 11th century. She was known for her contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.
Another notable figure was Talia Caritò, an Italian painter and engraver who lived during the Renaissance period in the 16th century. Her works, which included portraits and religious themes, were celebrated for their intricate details and technical mastery.
In the 18th century, Talia Hari was a prominent figure in the Indian subcontinent. She was a courtesan and poet who gained recognition for her literary works and her influence in the cultural circles of the Mughal Empire.
Moving to more modern times, Talia Shire is an American actress and author who has appeared in numerous films and television shows since the 1970s. She is perhaps best known for her role as Adrian Pennino in the Rocky film series.
Lastly, Talia Castellano was a American teenager who gained widespread recognition for her makeup tutorials and inspirational spirit in the face of her battle with cancer. She passed away in 2013 at the age of 13, leaving behind a lasting legacy of courage and positivity.
People
Teah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 253,704 US residents.
Is Teah a common name?
We classify Teah as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,409 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teah most popular?
The single biggest year for Teah was 1998, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teah is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Teah in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,283 people with the name Teah, or 0.42 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,420 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Teah in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Teah?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Teah leans strongly female. 1,256 people counted with this name were female (97.7%), compared with 29 male bearers (2.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Teah?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Teah is White at 57.8%. The next largest groups are Black (20.0%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Teah most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Teah in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.8% (742 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Teah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Teah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Teah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Teah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.