Tennyson
2 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tennyson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,586 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2017 with 80 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Colorado, North Carolina, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
47 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2013 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
47 births recorded 2005–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Tennyson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3782 | — |
| 2007 | #3591 | ↑191 |
| 2008 | #3286 | ↑305 |
| 2009 | #3639 | ↓353 |
| 2010 | #2958 | ↑681 |
| 2011 | #3235 | ↓277 |
| 2012 | #3371 | ↓136 |
| 2013 | #2668 | ↑703 |
| 2014 | #2542 | ↑126 |
| 2015 | #2641 | ↓99 |
| 2016 | #3293 | ↓652 |
| 2017 | #3123 | ↑170 |
| 2018 | #2748 | ↑375 |
| 2019 | #2851 | ↓103 |
| 2020 | #3202 | ↓351 |
| 2021 | #4247 | ↓1045 |
| 2022 | #3617 | ↑630 |
| 2023 | #4742 | ↓1125 |
| 2024 | #3793 | ↑949 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↓603 |
Frequently asked questions about Tennyson
Is Tennyson a popular name?
Yes — Tennyson currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Tennyson more common for boys or girls?
Tennyson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Tennyson most popular?
Tennyson peaked in 2017 in United States, with 80 recorded births that year.
Is Tennyson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Tennyson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2821 in 1913 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Tennyson?
At least 1,633 babies have been recorded with the name Tennyson across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Tennyson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tennyson appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Tennyson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Tennyson include Tafari, Tracen, Travion.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Tennyson in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.