Telina
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "telinos" meaning "dill plant".
Name Census estimates that about 254 living Americans carry the first name Telina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Telina today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Telina births was 1969 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Telina. 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.
People living today
254
~ 1 in 1,349,427 Americans
Peak year
1969
15 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2012 SSA rank
#19,276
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Telina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Telina from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 92 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Telina 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 Telina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Telina
The name Telina has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "telos," which means "end" or "purpose." It is believed to have been derived from the feminine form of the name Telemachus, which was a prominent name in Greek mythology, particularly in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.
During the classical era, the name Telina was primarily used by Greek families, often given to daughters born as the last child or as a way to signify the completion or fulfillment of the parents' desires for children. It held a symbolic meaning of reaching the intended goal or purpose.
In the Byzantine era, the name Telina gained popularity among Greek Christian communities, with some historical references indicating its use in religious texts and records. One notable figure was Saint Telina of Amastris, a 4th-century martyr from the region of Amastris in modern-day Turkey, who was venerated for her steadfastness in the face of persecution.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Telina can be traced back to ancient Greek inscriptions and historical documents from the 5th century BC. One such example is Telina of Argos, a philosopher and mathematician who lived around 450 BC and was renowned for her contributions to the study of geometry.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Telina. These include:
1. Telina of Syracuse (c. 280 BC), a Greek philosopher and scholar who was a student of Epicurus and wrote extensively on ethics and the pursuit of happiness.
2. Telina of Miletus (c. 150 AD), a renowned Greek physician and herbalist who authored several treatises on the medicinal properties of plants and their use in treating various ailments.
3. Telina of Antioch (c. 300 AD), a Christian martyr who was executed during the Roman persecutions for her unwavering faith and refusal to renounce her beliefs.
4. Telina of Crete (c. 850 AD), a Byzantine poet and scholar who was highly regarded for her lyrical compositions and contributions to the preservation of ancient Greek literature.
5. Telina of Corinth (c. 1200 AD), a celebrated Byzantine artist and fresco painter whose works adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout the Greek world.
While the name Telina may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and symbolic meaning continue to captivate those with an appreciation for ancient Greek culture and language.
People
Telina + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Telina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Telina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 254 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Telina 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 1,349,427 US residents.
Is Telina a common name?
We classify Telina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 281 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Telina most popular?
The single biggest year for Telina was 1969, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Telina is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Telina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Telina 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.
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.