1,273births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1884Peak · United States
#3034England & Wales 2025
Tennessee is a girl name family recorded 1,273 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#3034 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1884, at 5.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Tennessee
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | English | 986 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4878 | 1884 | ▲ 11 % |
| Tennessee | English | 255 | 🇫🇷 France | #4177 | 2018 | ▲ 27 % |
| Tennessee | English | 27 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3034 | 2025 | – |
| Tennessee | English | 5 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2003 | – |
Questions about Tennessee
How popular is the name Tennessee?
In 2025 it ranked #3034 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,273 births across 4 countries.
When was Tennessee most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1884, at 5.8 births per 100,000.
Is Tennessee a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Tennessee is a girl name.