How Many People Are Named Tenna?
Complete statistics for the name Tenna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tenna is a very rare female name, with only 467 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 706,096 Americans. The majority of those named Tenna are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 559 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tenna Through the Generations
Tenna's journey through the generations shows a stable presence, with its peak year being 1961 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Tenna is 64, indicating a strong skew towards older generations. Among the current living bearers, 63% are over 60, while 207 are aged between 30 and 60, and none are under 30, suggesting a name that's more popular among the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tenna's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tenna
How Many People Have the Name Tenna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 467 people in the United States currently share the name Tenna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 706,096 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tenna a Common or Rare Name?
Tenna 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 Tenna Mean?
Tenna means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tenna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tenna Most Popular?
The name Tenna reached peak popularity in 1961, with 33 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 Tenna?
Approximately 467 people named Tenna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 559. That works out to roughly 1 in 706,096 Americans.
Is Tenna a rare name?
Tenna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 706,096 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tenna mean?
Tenna means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Tenna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tenna are male and 100% are female.
When was Tenna most popular?
Tenna peaked in 1961 with 33 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.