Tennyson
boy name#4396 in 2025Tennyson entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2184 in 1915, ranks #4396 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
#4396
rank today
#2184
peak (1915)
23
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2730 |
| 1920s | #3504 |
| 1930s | #3207 |
| 1940s | #3093 |
| 1950s | #3343 |
| 1960s | #3554 |
| 1970s | #4430 |
| 1980s | #5845 |
| 1990s | #5729 |
| 2000s | #4576 |
| 2010s | #2943 |
| 2020s | #4000 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tennyson has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Tennyson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tennyson alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tennyson in 2025?
- Tennyson ranks #4396 among US boy names in 2025, with 23 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tennyson most popular?
- Tennyson peaked in 1915, reaching #2184 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tennyson with classmates?
- Tennyson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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