How Many People Are Named Tenley?
Complete statistics for the name Tenley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tenley is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 49,204 Americans bearing it today. That's just 6,707 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2011, with 736 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 6,786 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tenley Through the Generations
Tenley has seen a steady presence since its rise in 2011, reflecting a modern trend among newer-generation names. With 6,340 under-30s, it's clear that the majority of people named Tenley are young adults, indicating a name that's embraced by contemporary parents. The average age of 15 suggests that many of those born in the peak year are now teenagers, contributing to the youthful demographic of Tenley's bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Tenley
Tenley is a given name of English origin that is a transferred use of an English place name and surname that refers to a clearing or meadow that has been burned.…
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📄 About the Name Tenley
How Many People Have the Name Tenley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 323 people in the United States currently share the name Tenley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,026,159 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tenley a Common or Rare Name?
Tenley 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 Tenley Mean?
Tenley means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tenley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tenley Most Popular?
The name Tenley reached peak popularity in 2011, with 736 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 Tenley?
Approximately 323 people named Tenley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 323. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,026,159 Americans.
Is Tenley a rare name?
Tenley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,026,159 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tenley mean?
Tenley means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Tenley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tenley are male and 100% are female.
When was Tenley most popular?
Tenley peaked in 2011 with 736 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.