Tennie
Tennie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Diminutive form, often associated with the state name Tennessee or meaning 'priceless' via Antoinette.
Origin and history
Tennie is a historic English name that emerged primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. It developed as a pet form of Tennessee or Antoinette, as well as names ending in the '-ten' sound. While popular in the Victorian era, it is exceptionally rare in modern baby name rankings.
Popularity in the United States
2,777 babies in the United States have been named Tennie since 1880. It ranks #3359 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (36.9 %)
- TX (34.3 %)
- AR (8.3 %)
- AL (8 %)
- MS (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 307 |
| 1890-1900 | 383 |
| 1900-1910 | 374 |
| 1910-1920 | 506 |
| 1920-1930 | 464 |
| 1930-1940 | 257 |
| 1940-1950 | 175 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 104 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tennie
- Tennie Claflin: Suffragist, Broker
Fun facts
- Tennie saw its highest usage in the United States during the late 1800s alongside other diminutive names ending in 'ie'.
- It was historically used as a diminutive for place names like Tennessee, as well as given names like Antoinette or Hortense.