Tennessee Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationten-uh-SEE / /ˌtɛnəˈsi/Native American; English
Meaning
Tennessee (Native American) - 'the meeting place'; Tennessee (English) - derived from a river name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tennessee has Native American roots, specifically from the Cherokee language, where it refers to a place of gathering. In English, it is associated with the Tennessee River, which was named by early European settlers. The state of Tennessee, established in the late 18th century, further popularized the name.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Tennesse
- Tennessey
International Variants
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Famous people named Tennessee
Tennessee Williams — playwright.
Tennessee Ernie Ford — singer.
Fictional characters named Tennessee
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tennessee was first seen in the United States in 1995. Tennessee has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Missouri, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Tennessee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tennessee (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 11 |