Total births
46
Girls' name · since 1961
Tenesa
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Tenesa, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 1961–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
46 girls have been named Tenesa since 1961, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tenesa recorded 46 times among girls since 1961, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 1989.
- 46 total births
- 1961–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 girls have been named Tenesa since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 46
- total births
- 1961–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Tenesa was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
8 babies were named Tenesa in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Tenesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tenesa's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tenesa at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Tenesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1989
- Peak year (1982)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Tenesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tenesa's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Tenesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tenesa? ▼
Tenesa has been given to 46 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 8 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Tenesa most popular? ▼
Tenesa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Tenesa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tenesa since 1961 -- 29 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Tenesa? ▼
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 Tenesa's data
- Tenesa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1980s (13) -- 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 Tenesa
Nearby Names Like Tenesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tenesa
Tena Girl
8,186 births
Tenley Girl
#2124 6,854 births
Tenisha Girl
3,501 births
Tennie Girl
2,777 births
Tennille Girl
#12467 2,184 births
Compare Tenesa side by side: Tenesa vs Tena Tenesa vs Tenley Tenesa vs Tenisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1961–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tenesa: Baby Name Since 1961 - 46 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tenesa. 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 Tenesa 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.