Tennis
boy nameTennis entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2186 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2186
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3462 |
| 1920s | #3436 |
| 1930s | #3048 |
| 1940s | #3362 |
| 1950s | #3388 |
| 1960s | #3731 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Tennis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Tennis alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tennis in 2025?
- Tennis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tennis most popular?
- Tennis peaked in 1926, reaching #2186 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tennis with classmates?
- Tennis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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