Tenzing
boy nameTenzing entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #5840 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
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rank today
#5840
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5840 |
| 2000s | #9547 |
| 2010s | #11520 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Tenzing are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Tenzing alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tenzing in 2025?
- Tenzing is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Tenzing most popular?
- Tenzing peaked in 1998, reaching #5840 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tenzing with classmates?
- Tenzing will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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