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Tennyson
UnisexMeaning of Tennyson: English: 'son of Denis'
Tennyson is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3535th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3535
31 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,586
First recorded 1913 · peak 2017
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
75% boys · 25% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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