Holding steady.
Popularity of Tenna since 1902
Babies named Tenna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tenna's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 230 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tenna is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1902, with its peak usage occurring in that same year. Since then, it has not ranked in the top 1000 names, reflecting a trajectory that is stable but extremely low in frequency. The name's origins are uncertain, though it may be a diminutive of Tina or a feminine form of Ten (a nickname for Tennyson). Geographically, Tenna has no concentrated popularity in any state, and it has not experienced any revival in recent decades. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a simple, melodic sound.
Tenna is a rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1902. Its origin is uncertain; it may be a diminutive or variant of Christina (via Tina) or a feminine form of Ten, itself a nickname for Tennyson. Alternatively, it could derive from the River Tenna in Switzerland, though no direct connection is attested. The name briefly peaked in 1902 and has remained infrequent since, likely a creative coinage from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tennie, Ten
Variants: Teena, Tennae
Sibling names for Tenna
Names that share Tenna's style, for a brother or sister.
