How Many People Are Named Tensley?
Complete statistics for the name Tensley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tensley is a very rare female name, with only 284 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,161,585 Americans. Almost all of these individuals are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 286 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tensley Through the Generations
Tensley reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 34 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. The average age of people named Tensley is 10, indicating that most were born around 2013. With 286 under-30s and none aged 30-60 or over-60, it's clear that Tensley is a name for the younger generation, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tensley's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Tensley
How Many People Have the Name Tensley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 626 people in the United States currently share the name Tensley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 529,472 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tensley a Common or Rare Name?
Tensley 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 Tensley Mean?
Tensley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tensley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tensley Most Popular?
The name Tensley reached peak popularity in 2011, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Tensley?
Approximately 626 people named Tensley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 626. That works out to roughly 1 in 529,472 Americans.
Is Tensley a rare name?
Tensley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 529,472 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tensley mean?
Tensley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Tensley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tensley are male and 100% are female.
When was Tensley most popular?
Tensley peaked in 2011 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.