Tennille
2 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tennille was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,199 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1976 with 777 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Tennille’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6160 | — |
| 1990 | #10193 | ↓4033 |
| 1991 | #8588 | ↑1605 |
| 1993 | #9559 | ↓971 |
| 1994 | #9586 | ↓27 |
| 1995 | #10514 | ↓928 |
| 1996 | #8132 | ↑2382 |
| 1997 | #8334 | ↓202 |
| 1999 | #8223 | ↑111 |
| 2000 | #8027 | ↑196 |
| 2002 | #10246 | ↓2219 |
| 2004 | #7828 | ↑2418 |
| 2006 | #13606 | ↓5778 |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↓318 |
| 2008 | #15405 | ↓1481 |
| 2009 | #17294 | ↓1889 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↑530 |
| 2012 | #13483 | ↑3281 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↑1322 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↓2781 |
Frequently asked questions about Tennille
Is Tennille a popular name?
Yes — Tennille currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Tennille more common for boys or girls?
Tennille is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Tennille most popular?
Tennille peaked in 1976 in United States, with 777 recorded births that year.
Is Tennille rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Tennille’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1127 in 1975 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Tennille?
At least 2,203 babies have been recorded with the name Tennille across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Tennille popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tennille appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Tennille?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Tennille include Tena, Teonna.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Tennille in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.