girl's name
Tenille
tuh-NEEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,044
Tenille is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1976, when 124 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tenille Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 373 |
| 1980s | 399 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 38 |
How Popular Is Tenille?
In 2024, Tenille was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Tenille Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tenille
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tenille Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tenille over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tenille
- English tuh-NEEL
Sibling Names for Tenille
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tenille — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tenille
How popular is the name Tenille?
In 2024, Tenille was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tenille a girl's or a boy's name?
Tenille is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tenille?
Tenille has 2 syllables.
When was Tenille most popular?
Tenille peaked in 1976, when 124 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.