Tennison
Pronunciation: [ t-EHN-ihs-uhn ]
Tennison is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,526 in the US, popular nicknames include Ten, Tey, and Tenie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Tennison first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 44 babies have been named Tennison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tennison is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,526 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,526
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Tennison is also used as a girl name, ranked #17976.
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About the Name Tennison
Tennison is a boy name .
Is Tennison a boy or girl name? Tennison is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,526 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,976. Tennison is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tennison is currently ranked #13,526 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tennison include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Tennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tennison include Tennyson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis