Tennyson Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEN-ee-sun / /ˈtɛn.i.sən/English; Old French
Meaning
English: 'son of Tenny'; Old French: 'tennis player'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tennyson is derived from the surname of the famous English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, who served as Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. The surname itself may have originated from a place name or a patronymic form. Tennyson has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names. The name carries literary connotations due to its association with poetry and the arts.
Trend Summary
Tennyson has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tenny
- Tennyson
International Variants
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Famous people named Tennyson
Tennyson d'Eyncourt is a fictional character in the novel 'The Last Chronicle of Barset' by Anthony Trollope.
Fictional characters named Tennyson
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tennyson was first seen in the United States in 1913. Tennyson has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Tennyson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tennyson (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 29 |