How Many People Are Named Tennille?
Complete statistics for the name Tennille: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tennille is a very rare female name, with only 2,104 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 156,837 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 777 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 2,194 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: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tennille Through the Generations
Tennille has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1976 when 777 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, with most people named Tennille falling within the 30-60 age range. This indicates a generation of women who embraced the name during its peak years and have carried it through adulthood.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tennille's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tennille
How Many People Have the Name Tennille?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 244 people in the United States currently share the name Tennille. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,358,399 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tennille a Common or Rare Name?
Tennille 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 Tennille Mean?
Tennille means "creative variant of Tennie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tennille in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Tennille Most Popular?
The name Tennille reached peak popularity in 1976, with 777 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 Tennille?
Approximately 244 people named Tennille live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 244. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,358,399 Americans.
Is Tennille a rare name?
Tennille is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,358,399 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tennille mean?
Tennille means "creative variant of Tennie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tennille more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Tennille are male and 99% are female.
When was Tennille most popular?
Tennille peaked in 1976 with 777 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.