Tennison
boy nameTennison entered the US charts in 2012, peaked at #8215 in 2019, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2012–2025
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rank today
#8215
peak (2019)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10523 |
| 2020s | #10955 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Tennison are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Tennison is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tennison in 2025?
- Tennison is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tennison most popular?
- Tennison peaked in 2019, reaching #8215 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tennison with classmates?
- Tennison will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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