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Tennessee Meaning and Origin

Tennessee is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Tennessee is currently #5268 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Tennessee are .

Tennessee is a 9 letters name with syllables.

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Tennessee name meaning

The name "Tennessee" is of Native American origin and means "river of the great bend."

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In 2022, 42% of babies named Tennessee were boys
In 2022, 58% of babies named Tennessee were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Tennessee - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Tennessee?
The meaning of the name Tennessee is The name "Tennessee" is of Native American origin and means "river of the great bend.".
What is the origin of the name Tennessee?
The origin of the name Tennessee is .
Is Tennessee a girl or boy name?
The name Tennessee is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 41.86% of babies called Tennessee were boys, 58.14% of babies called Tennessee were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Tennessee?
According to statistics, Tennessee is ranked 5268th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.
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