Tenita
girl nameTenita entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #4011 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#4011
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6086 |
| 1960s | #5747 |
| 1970s | #5975 |
| 1980s | #8278 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Tenita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tenita alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tenita in 2025?
- Tenita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tenita most popular?
- Tenita peaked in 1962, reaching #4011 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tenita with classmates?
- Tenita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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