Tenesha
girl nameTenesha entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #1284 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#1284
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6464 |
| 1970s | #2905 |
| 1980s | #1690 |
| 1990s | #4535 |
| 2000s | #8943 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Tenesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tenesha alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tenesha in 2025?
- Tenesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tenesha most popular?
- Tenesha peaked in 1984, reaching #1284 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tenesha with classmates?
- Tenesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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