BoyEnglish origin

Tennyson: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child named for the great poet laureate.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#3234
Peak
#2293 in 1915

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1913: #321219131920: #346719201930: #276619301970: #419219701990: #935119902000: #436620002005: #479520052010: #300620102015: #267220152020: #32342020#1#9351

What Tennyson Means

Tennyson is a boy name of English origin. A child named for the great poet laureate.

How Popular Tennyson Is

Tennyson currently ranks #3234 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2293 in 1915. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Tennyson

  • Tennyson is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Tennyson is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has literary connections that bookish parents love.

Names Like Tennyson

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Sibling Names for Tennyson

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Questions About Tennyson

What does Tennyson mean?

Tennyson is a boy name of English origin. A child named for the great poet laureate.

How popular is Tennyson?

Tennyson currently ranks #3234 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2293 in 1915. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Tennyson come from?

Tennyson comes from English roots. Tennyson is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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