Girl · #6,532 in 2026

Tegra

Tegra is a system on a chip (SoC) series developed by Nvidia for mobile devices such as smartphones, personal digital assistants, and mobile Internet devices. The Tegra integrates an ARM architecture central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), northbridge, southbridge, and memory controller onto one package. Early Tegra SoCs are designed as efficient multimedia processors.

Current Rank
#6,532
Peak Rank
#6,532 (1989)
Total Babies
24
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1974
First Year
1989
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#6532
Peak Rank
24
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tegra

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

Tegra is a system on a chip (SoC) series developed by Nvidia for mobile devices such as smartphones, personal digital assistants, and mobile Internet devices. The Tegra integrates an ARM architecture central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), northbridge, southbridge, and memory controller onto one package. Early Tegra SoCs are designed as efficient multimedia processors.

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Origin & history
The Tegra APX 2500 was announced on February 12, 2008. The Tegra 6xx product line was revealed on June 2, 2008, and the APX 2600 was announced in February 2009. The APX chips were designed for smartphones, while the Tegra 600 and 650 chips were intended for smartbooks and mobile Internet devices (MID). The first product to use the Tegra was Microsoft 's Zune HD media player in September 2009, followed by the Samsung M1. Microsoft's Kin was the first cellular phone to use the Tegra; however, the phone did not have an app store, so the Tegra's power did not provide much advantage. In September 2

The Story of Tegra

Tegra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 12 Tegras were born — ranking #6,532 that year. As of 2026, Tegra ranks #6,532 for baby girls with 12 births, with steady use. In total, more than 24 Tegras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tegra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tegra

What does the name Tegra mean?
Tegra is a system on a chip (SoC) series developed by Nvidia for mobile devices such as smartphones, personal digital assistants, and mobile Internet devices. The Tegra integrates an ARM architecture central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), northbridge, southbridge, and memory controller onto one package. Early Tegra SoCs are designed as efficient multimedia processors.
How popular is Tegra in 2026?
In 2026, Tegra ranks #6,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Tegra most popular?
Tegra reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #6,532 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Tegra a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tegra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tegra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tegra include Alexandrina, Alfredo, Gilberto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tegra

Tegra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 24 births in the dataset. Tegra's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #6,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Tegra'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.