How Many People Are Named Tennessee?
Complete statistics for the name Tennessee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tennessee is a very rare female name, with only 857 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 384,865 Americans. The majority of Tennessees are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 1,323 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tennessee Through the Generations
Tennessee has seen a rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 62% of those named Tennessee being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored by modern parents. The peak year for Tennessee was 2017, when there were 60 births, indicating a recent surge in its usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tennessee's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tennessee
How Many People Have the Name Tennessee?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 431 people in the United States currently share the name Tennessee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 769,024 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tennessee a Common or Rare Name?
Tennessee 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 Tennessee Mean?
Tennessee means "creative variant of Tennessee" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tennessee in SSA data, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.
When Was Tennessee Most Popular?
The name Tennessee reached peak popularity in 2017, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Tennessee?
Approximately 431 people named Tennessee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 431. That works out to roughly 1 in 769,024 Americans.
Is Tennessee a rare name?
Tennessee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 769,024 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tennessee mean?
Tennessee means "creative variant of Tennessee" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tennessee more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 43% of people named Tennessee are male and 57% are female.
When was Tennessee most popular?
Tennessee peaked in 2017 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.