Teena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEE-nah / ˈtiː.nəEnglish; Italian
Meaning
English: follower of Christ; Italian: derived from 'Tina', diminutive of names ending in -tina
Historical & Cultural Background
Teena is often considered a diminutive of names like Christina or Martina. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. The name reflects a trend of using shorter, more casual forms of traditional names. In Italian culture, it is commonly used as a standalone name or as a diminutive.
Trend Summary
Teena saw a rise in popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, but has since declined.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tina
International Variants
- Tina (Spanish); Tina (German); Tina (Italian)
Famous people named Teena
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Fictional characters named Teena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Teena was first seen in the United States in 1928. Teena has ranked as high as #792 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Teena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Teena (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 40 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 52 |
| 1947 | 64 |
| 1948 | 58 |
| 1949 | 66 |
| 1950 | 56 |
| 1951 | 93 |
| 1952 | 97 |
| 1953 | 96 |
| 1954 | 108 |
| 1955 | 233 |
| 1956 | 322 |
| 1957 | 263 |
| 1958 | 273 |
| 1959 | 246 |
| 1960 | 221 |
| 1961 | 182 |
| 1962 | 245 |
| 1963 | 197 |
| 1964 | 194 |
| 1965 | 184 |
| 1966 | 156 |
| 1967 | 130 |
| 1968 | 133 |
| 1969 | 116 |
| 1970 | 102 |
| 1971 | 141 |
| 1972 | 100 |
| 1973 | 88 |
| 1974 | 106 |
| 1975 | 62 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 54 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 58 |
| 1981 | 122 |
| 1982 | 92 |
| 1983 | 59 |
| 1984 | 71 |
| 1985 | 146 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 |