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Tenzin is a Tibetan name meaning 'Holder of virtue', derived from words that signify maintaining goodness. Its historical roots trace back through Classical Tibetan and Old Tibetan. The name is often connected with traits of wisdom and spirituality, especially within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Tenzin has gained popularity due to its association with notable figures, particularly the Dalai Lama.

The name Tenzin is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Tenzin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tenzin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10179th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2479th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2074th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3831st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3166th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tenzin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.