Tenzin

Tenzin is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 113 babies in the United States.

Tenzin at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tenzin

Tenzin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tenzin first appears in Social Security records in 1992 and has been given to 2,807 babies since 1880, including 113 in 2024.

Tenzin in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Babies named Tenzin in 2024
113
Total since 1880
2,807

Tenzin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Babies named Tenzin in 2025
8
Total since 1996
146

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tenzin mean?

The meaning of Tenzin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tenzin a boy or girl name?

Tenzin is a unisex name. In 2024, 113 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tenzin?

Tenzin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tenzin?

Tenzin is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1992 and has been given to 2,807 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].