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)
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
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Tennyson
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Tennyson.
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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