Tenley
From Tineley in Northumberland or Teenley in West Yorkshire.
Every Tenley since 1953 — 6,859 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tenley
Tenley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,481 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 6,859 American babies have been named Tenley. Its peak came in 2011, when 736 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Tenley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tenley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,481 | — | — |
| 2024 | 90 | #2,133 | — | — |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,760 | — | — |
| 2022 | 173 | #1,354 | — | — |
| 2021 | 188 | #1,255 | — | — |
| 2020 | 237 | #1,054 | — | — |
| 2019 | 279 | #949 | — | — |
| 2018 | 361 | #755 | 5 | #13,882 |
| 2017 | 376 | #749 | — | — |
| 2016 | 569 | #549 | — | — |
| 2015 | 427 | #671 | — | — |
| 2014 | 458 | #626 | — | — |
| 2013 | 517 | #563 | — | — |
| 2012 | 583 | #522 | — | — |
| 2011 | 736 | #425 | — | — |
| 2010 | 672 | #460 | — | — |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,933 | — | — |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,750 | — | — |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,211 | — | — |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,975 | — | — |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,861 | — | — |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,619 | — | — |
| 2003 | 79 | #2,201 | — | — |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,638 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,155 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,674 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,034 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,118 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,215 | — | — |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,404 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,901 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,930 | — | — |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,979 | — | — |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,761 | — | — |
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Famous people named Tenley
- Tenley Albright Skater · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tenley mean?
From Tineley in Northumberland or Teenley in West Yorkshire.
How popular is the name Tenley in 2025?
Tenley ranked #2,481 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tenley?
6,859 babies have been named Tenley in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tenley most popular?
Tenley peaked in 2011, when 736 newborns received the name.
Is Tenley a boy or girl name?
Tenley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tenley rising or falling?
Tenley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tenley?
Well-known people named Tenley include Tenley Albright (skater).