Tena
Every Tena since 1880 — 8,186 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tena
Tena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,031 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,186 American babies have been named Tena. Its peak came in 1962, when 345 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,031 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,248 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,327 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,490 |
| 2020 | 9 | #11,006 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,289 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,104 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,986 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,061 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,669 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,350 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,182 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,108 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,716 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,829 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,954 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,913 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,586 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,878 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,154 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,673 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,237 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,113 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,236 |
| 1980 | 40 | #2,434 |
| 1975 | 79 | #1,364 |
| 1970 | 146 | #905 |
| 1965 | 232 | #645 |
| 1960 | 318 | #544 |
| 1955 | 194 | #674 |
| 1950 | 65 | #1,152 |
| 1945 | 41 | #1,259 |
| 1940 | 28 | #1,470 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,773 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,457 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,788 |
| 1920 | 49 | #1,073 |
| 1915 | 60 | #846 |
| 1910 | 23 | #912 |
| 1905 | 31 | #640 |
| 1900 | 49 | #488 |
| 1895 | 45 | #423 |
| 1890 | 37 | #423 |
| 1885 | 26 | #412 |
| 1880 | 19 | #386 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tena in 2025?
Tena ranked #17,031 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tena?
8,186 babies have been named Tena in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tena most popular?
Tena peaked in 1962, when 345 newborns received the name.
Is Tena a boy or girl name?
Tena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tena rising or falling?
Tena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.