Declining since 1996, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Teonna since 1970
Babies named Teonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 168 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 358 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Teonna is a modern American name first recorded in the 1970s, reflecting a broader trend of creative, phonetic name formations that gained popularity in the late 20th century. According to Social Security data, Teonna was given to about 1 in 321,453 girls in 2024, ranking 14,942. Its highest usage occurred in 1996, and it has since been declining in popularity. The name's invention likely draws on the sounds of established names like Teo and Tiana, fitting a pattern of feminine names ending in -onna. Though not tied to a specific geographic region or cultural heritage, Teonna exemplifies the inventiveness of contemporary American naming practices.
Teonna is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1970s. It likely emerged as a blend of the name Teo (a diminutive of Teodoro or a standalone) with the popular suffix -onna, or as a variant of Tiana (from Tiara or a respelling of Tatiana). Its usage peaked in the 1990s, reflecting a trend for invented, melodic names in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teo, Tia, Nonnie
Sibling names for Teonna
Names that share Teonna's style, for a brother or sister.
