Tennis
Pronunciation: [ t-EHN-uhs ]
Tennis is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,101 in the US, popular nicknames include Ten, Tey, and Tenie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tennis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 61 babies have been named Tennis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tennis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,101 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,101
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tennis
Tennis is a boy name .
Tennis is currently ranked #20,101 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tennis include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Tennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tennis 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