Tenley
Tenley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tenley
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Tineley in Northumberland or Teenley in West Yorkshire.
How popular is Tenley?
Since 1880, 6,854 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Tenley (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #425 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #13882 in 2018. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tenley FAQ
What does the name Tenley mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname. From Tineley in Northumberland or Teenley in West Yorkshire.
What is the origin of the name Tenley?
Tenley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Tenley?
Since 1880, 6,854 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Tenley (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #425 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #13882 in 2018. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tenley a boy or girl name?
Tenley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,854 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.