How Many People Are Named Tenesha?
Complete statistics for the name Tenesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tenesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,391 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 237,167 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1984 with 97 births, showing its stable presence over decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 1,438 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tenesha Through the Generations
Tenesha has seen a steady presence throughout the years, with its peak occurring in 1984 when 97 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Tenesha are aged between 30 and 60, with only 4% being under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests a generation of women born in the late 1970s and early 1980s who have carried their unique names through adulthood.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tenesha's American roots
📄 About the Name Tenesha
How Many People Have the Name Tenesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,391 people in the United States currently share the name Tenesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 237,167 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tenesha a Common or Rare Name?
Tenesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tenesha Mean?
Tenesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tenesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tenesha Most Popular?
The name Tenesha reached peak popularity in 1984, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tenesha?
Approximately 1,391 people named Tenesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,438. That works out to roughly 1 in 237,167 Americans.
Is Tenesha a rare name?
Tenesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 237,167 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tenesha mean?
Tenesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Tenesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tenesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Tenesha most popular?
Tenesha peaked in 1984 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.