NAME PROFILE
Kherington
To hold or to possess, often linked to the Latin verb tenere or the Swahili word for ancient. Tene represents a steady and resilient individual who possesses a timeless spirit and the inner strength to anchor those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 441 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2008 |
| Most recent | 2014 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Latin, Swahili, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 38%CA — 15%PA — 15%FL — 15%GA — 15%
Notable People
Tene Williams (R&B Singer, 'Give Him a Love He Can Feel') · Tene Howard (Social Advocate and Executive Director) · Tene Sims (Creative Director and Visual Strategist) · Tene Miller (Performing Artist and Stage Actress) · Tene Harris (Media Producer and Cultural Consultant)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TeeTeniNene
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