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Summary

The name Tenley has English origins, meaning 'settlement by the wood'. It evolved from the Old English 'Tunleah' through various historical forms. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and modernity, and it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the U.S., and has several common variants.

The name Tenley is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tenley has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tenley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4255th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6624th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6810th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1346th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 855th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tenley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.