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Tennessee

Tennessee is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Tennessee?

Recorded births named Tennessee by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,367 births
England & Wales since 1996	36 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Tennessee's popularity over time

Babies named Tennessee per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2017 (60/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (8/yr).

When was Tennessee popular?

Tennessee reached its peak in 2017, when it was the #4947 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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