A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Tenille since 1975
Babies named Tenille per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 373 |
| 1980s | 399 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Tenille is a modern American invention that first appeared in 1975. Its peak year was 1976, and since 2017 it has been rising in use, though it remains exceptionally rare. The name likely draws on the style of popular girl names ending in -ille, such as Camille. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it may combine the sound of the nickname Toni with the feminine suffix. With only a handful of uses in each recent year, Tenille offers a distinctive choice that avoids established name traditions.
Tenille first appeared in the United States in 1975, likely as a creative respelling or elaboration of the name Toni, influenced by the fashionable -ille ending seen in names like Camille. It saw a brief peak in popularity in 1976 but has remained rare. The name has no established etymology or meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tenny, Nellie, T
Variants: Tenille, Tenil
Sibling names for Tenille
Names that share Tenille's style, for a brother or sister.
