Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Teak

Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Tectona grandis has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. These flowers contain both types of reproductive organs. The large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#8,210 (2019)
Total Babies
62
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1983
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#8210
Peak Rank
62
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Teak

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Tectona grandis has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. These flowers contain both types of reproductive organs. The large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface.

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Etymology
The word teak derives from the Portuguese teca from Malayalam thekku (cognate with Tamil tekku , Telugu teku , and Kannada tegu ), and was first used in English in the 1690s.

The Story of Teak

Teak first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 9 Teaks were born — ranking #8,210 that year. As of 2026, Teak ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Teaks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Teak

Phonetically similar names — useful when Teak is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Teac
  • Tik
  • Teek
  • Tique
  • Tiq
  • Talk
  • Take
  • Tick
  • Tech
  • Tack
  • Tic
  • Tac

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Teak

What does the name Teak mean?
Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Tectona grandis has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. These flowers contain both types of reproductive organs. The large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface.
How popular is Teak in 2026?
In 2026, Teak ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Teak most popular?
Teak reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #8,210 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Teak a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Teak is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Teak?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Teak include Clayne, Khalief, Iren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Teak

Teak is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Teak's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #8,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Teak's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.