Tennison
Pronunciation: [ t-EHN-ihs-uhn ]
Tennison is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,976 in the US, popular nicknames include Ten, Tey, and Tenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Tennison first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 7 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 #17,976 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,976
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Tennison is also used as a boy name, ranked #13526.
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About the Name Tennison
Tennison is a girl name .
Is Tennison a boy or girl name? Tennison is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,976 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,526. Tennison is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tennison is currently ranked #17,976 in popularity for girl 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.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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