Tennyson

Unisex

Tennyson has been given to 1,586 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 2017.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,586

Peak year

2017 (80 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▼ -54%

Gender split

25% girls / 75% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tennyson.

1,586 babies since 1975

1,583 babies since 1985

1,590 babies since 1997

1,582 babies since 1982

1,582 babies since 1994

1,581 babies since 1985

1,580 babies since 1880

1,578 babies since 1949

How popular is the name Tennyson?

Tennyson has been given to 1,586 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tennyson peak?

Tennyson peaked in 2017, when 80 babies were given the name.

Is Tennyson a girl or boy name?

Tennyson is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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