Teontae
A combined name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to concepts of God-given or divine nature.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Teontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Teontae today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teontae births was 2000 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teontae. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Teontae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2000
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,127
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Teontae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Teontae 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 Teontae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Teontae
The name Teontae has its origins in the ancient Bantu languages of Central and Southern Africa. Derived from the root "teo", meaning "great" or "mighty", and "ntae", signifying "warrior", it is believed to have been a title or honorific bestowed upon revered warriors and chieftains in the region.
The earliest recorded mention of the name can be traced to the oral traditions and folklore of the Luba people, who inhabited the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo. These tales, passed down through generations, often spoke of a legendary figure known as Teontae, a fierce and fearless warrior whose exploits were celebrated in song and dance.
As the Bantu peoples migrated throughout the continent, the name spread to other regions, taking on various spellings and pronunciations. In the 14th century, a prominent leader of the Nguni people, who ruled over parts of modern-day South Africa, was known as Teontae the Great, renowned for his military prowess and leadership in battle.
During the 16th century, a renowned explorer and navigator from the Kingdom of Kongo, where the name was also prevalent, was documented in Portuguese records as Teontae Mvemba. His voyages along the western coast of Africa were instrumental in establishing trade routes and forging alliances between European powers and African kingdoms.
In the 19th century, a prominent Zulu warrior and advisor to King Shaka was known as Teontae Mbatha. His bravery and tactical brilliance were celebrated in the oral histories of the Zulu nation, and he was revered as a symbol of strength and honor.
Throughout the centuries, the name Teontae has carried a sense of reverence and respect, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Bantu peoples and their veneration of those who embodied the ideals of strength, courage, and leadership.
People
Teontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teontae 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
Teontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teontae 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Teontae a common name?
We classify Teontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Teontae was 2000, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teontae is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Teontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teontae in the SSA data are male. 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 Teontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teontae 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 Teontae 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Teontae?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.