Total births
91
Girls' name · since 1977
Tenee
91 babies named Tenee in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 91
- total births
- 1977–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
91 girls have been named Tenee since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tenee has been recorded 91 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1994.
- 91 total births
- 1977–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
91 girls have been named Tenee since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 91
- total births
- 1977–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Tenee was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
12 babies were named Tenee in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Tenee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tenee splits its recorded history at 1988: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tenee at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Tenee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1994
- Peak year (1993)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Tenee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tenee's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Tenee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 49 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tenee? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 91 babies named Tenee. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 12 births.
When was Tenee most popular? ▼
Tenee was most popular in the 1980s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Tenee been used? ▼
Records for Tenee go back to 1977, giving 18 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Tenee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tena, Tenley, Tenisha, Tennie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tenee's data
- Tenee's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 1990s (31) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tenee
Nearby Names Like Tenee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tenee
Tena Girl
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Tenley Girl
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Tenisha Girl
3,501 births
Tennie Girl
2,777 births
Tennille Girl
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Compare Tenee side by side: Tenee vs Tena Tenee vs Tenley Tenee vs Tenisha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tenee: Baby Name Since 1977 - 91 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tenee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tenee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.