Tena
Tena is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Follower of Christ or strong/healthy (depending on root name).
Origin and history
Tena originated as a shortened form or nickname for names ending in -tena, such as Christina, Valentina, or Quintena. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare given name for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
8,186 babies in the United States have been named Tena since 1880. It ranks #1846 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2056.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.6 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- CA (7 %)
- TN (6.5 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 296 |
| 1890-1900 | 391 |
| 1900-1910 | 320 |
| 1910-1920 | 464 |
| 1920-1930 | 363 |
| 1930-1940 | 212 |
| 1940-1950 | 458 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,656 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,482 |
| 1970-1980 | 942 |
| 1980-1990 | 299 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Tena
- Tena Desae: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Tena evolved naturally as a short form for several longer traditional names ending in the 'tena' suffix.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States around the 1950s and 1960s.