Tennyson
- Pronunciation
- [Te-nny-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Dennis
- Origin
- English
Tennyson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,165 baby boys have been named Tennyson. The name peaked in 2014 with 48 US births that year (rank #2578). In 2024, ranked #3872 nationally — 1,294 places below its 2014 peak.
Top States for Tennyson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tennyson births are: California (44), Texas (41), Colorado (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Tennyson
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8-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tennyson's exact length and starting letter: Tadleigh, Tahkeome, Taicligh, Taidhgin, Tailayag.
Quick Facts About Tennyson
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