Tennille
Tennille is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,295 in the US, popular nicknames include Ten, Tey, and Tenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tennille first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 2,179 babies have been named Tennille in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tennille is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,295 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,295
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Tennille is also used as a boy name, ranked #15530.
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About the Name Tennille
Tennille is a girl name .
Is Tennille a boy or girl name? Tennille is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,295 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,530. Tennille is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tennille is currently ranked #22,295 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tennille 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis