Tennis
Boy nameTennis has been given to 202 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1926.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
202
Peak year
1926 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1913
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tennis — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tennis.
Sibling name ideas for Tennis
Same era and popularity as Tennis, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tennis?
Tennis has been given to 202 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tennis peak?
Tennis peaked in 1926, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Tennis a girl or boy name?
Tennis is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Tennis are boys).
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