Tenor Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Tenor means 'highest voice' and is associated with strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Tenor
Tenor is a name meaning 'highest voice' in music. It is derived from the Latin word 'tenere', which means 'to hold'. In vocal music, the tenor voice is typically the highest male voice and is known for its clear, strong, and melodious qualities. The name Tenor also has associations with strength, resilience, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Tenor
The popularity for the name Tenor peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 8 births, which ranked number 21,066 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Tenor had the most male births in 2010 with 8, which ranked number 8,796 out of 14,266 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Tenor
Popularity of Tenor by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tenor. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tenor in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tenor is a great pick!
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