Teondra
A girl's name with 115 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 115 Americans have ever been named Teondra. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and peaked modestly at 14 births in 1996 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Teondra is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teondra is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, a creative American coinage possibly blending Teon- (from the Greek theon, meaning 'of the gods') with the -dra ending seen in names like Sandra and Kendra.
Teondra has the flowing, rhythmic quality of African American creative naming, where Greek and classical roots are reshaped into something completely contemporary and personal. Its four syllables create a commanding, melodic sound.
EtymologyShow more
Teondra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1976. First appearing in the 1970s, Teondra emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Teondra may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teondra has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 | #14020 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 63 | #11721 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 25 | #11196 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #10764 | — |
The Story of Teondra
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Teondra is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Teondra are most likely born between 1986 and 2002.
How rare is Teondra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teondra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1990s with 63 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Teondra by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1976–2002)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | #17879 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9309 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14872 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16708 |
| 1998 | 5 | #16383 |
| 1996 | 14 | #6705 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11684 |
| 1993 | 8 | #10508 |
| 1992 | 8 | #10400 |
| 1991 | 10 | #8555 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12824 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10743 |
| 1987 | 5 | #13095 |
| 1986 | 5 | #12680 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8264 |
| 1976 | 5 | #10764 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2002