Tenley
Tenley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tene's clearing or burnt meadow.
Origin and history
Tenley originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'clearing belonging to Tene' or 'burnt clearing'. It gained visibility as a given name in the United States during the early 20th century, aided by figure skater Tenley Albright. Today, it remains a modern choice, appreciated for its contemporary surname-as-first-name style.
Popularity in the United States
6,854 babies in the United States have been named Tenley since 1880. It ranks #2039 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1282.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.2 %)
- CA (6 %)
- WI (5.9 %)
- MN (5.7 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 521 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,978 |
| 2020-2029 | 877 |
Famous people named Tenley
- Tenley Albright: Figure skater, Surgeon
- Tenley Molzahn: Reality TV personality
Fun facts
- American figure skater Tenley Albright made history in 1956 by becoming the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
- The name originally stems from Tenley Town in Washington, D.C., named after local tavern owner John Tennally in the late 18th century.