Unisex Name

Tennyson

"English surname meaning 'son of Tenne'; traditionally a patronymic name indicating lineage."

Ranked #3872 for baby names

About the Name Tennyson

Meaning

English surname meaning 'son of Tenne'; traditionally a patronymic name indicating lineage.

Origin

English

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

Boy Rank

#3872

Girl Rank

#12015

Tennyson is a unisex name of English origin. The name means "English surname meaning 'son of Tenne'; traditionally a patronymic name indicating lineage." and Currently ranked #3872 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with T or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#36

1950

#19

1960

#50

1970

#18

1980

#95

1990

#284

2000

#646

2010

#208

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Tennyson

AT Alfred Tennyson (Victorian poet laureate)

Names Similar to Tennyson

Tennessee