Tennessee Name Origin
/ten-uh-see/-
American (Anglo-American) 65%
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Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 20%
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British (Anglo-British) 15%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tennessee
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Tennessee originates from the Cherokee town name 'Tanasi,' which was adopted as the name of the U.S. state. It has also been used as a personal name, particularly in the United States, often inspired by the state itself.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Tennessee each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).