1,232births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2011Peak · Ontario
#4396United States 2025
Tennyson is a boy name family recorded 1,232 times in 3 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4396 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 2011, at 5.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Tennyson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson | English | 1,188 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4396 | 2014 | ▼ 44 % |
| Tennyson | English | 32 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2013 | – |
| Tennyson | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2011 | – |
Questions about Tennyson
How popular is the name Tennyson?
In 2025 it ranked #4396 in the United States. Official registers record 1,232 births across 3 countries.
When was Tennyson most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 2011, at 5.4 births per 100,000.
Is Tennyson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Tennyson is a boy name.