Declining since 1998, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Teona since 1971
Babies named Teona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 175 |
| 1990s | 325 |
| 2000s | 216 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Teona is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It reached its peak popularity in 1999, but has since declined, with a trajectory showing falling use since 1998. As of 2025, it ranks approximately 11,932, given to about 1 in every 229,610 newborns. While its exact origins remain uncertain, Teona has a soft, melodic sound that fits contemporary naming trends. It is most commonly used for girls, and its rarity makes it a distinctive choice.
Teona appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a respelling or variant of Theona (itself a feminine form of Theo) or a blend of names like Tina and Leona. It gained modest use in the United States from the 1970s onward, but its exact derivation is unclear.
“Teona” around the world
Where Teona lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tee, Tina, Oni
Sibling names for Teona
Names that share Teona's style, for a brother or sister.
