Unisex nameCurrently #6,116 in the USFalling
Tennessee
//ˌtɛnəˈsi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20179 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Tennessee's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Tennessee's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Tennessee |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1884 | 14 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 31 |
Tennessee through the decades
- Tennessee peaked in 2017, when 60 babies were named Tennessee in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Tennessee has risen 95% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Tennessee currently ranks #6,116 in the US and is cooling off.