Tenzin name chosen for 60 French babies

In 2025, the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) recorded about sixty babies named Tenzin, combining girls and boys. Between Tibetan origin and spiritual symbolism, this extremely rare mixed name challenges the habits of young parents.

Mixed names on the rise in France

According to an Insee Première study, 5,699 different mixed names were given in 2025, and these names concern 536 babies for every 10,000 births in France. In this galaxy of choices, a name of Tibetan origin stands out: it was given to only about sixty babies in 2025, perfectly evenly distributed between girls and boys.

Tenzin name distribution details

This name is Tenzin, given only 60 times in 2025, 30 times to girls and 30 times to boys. These figures come from the name files that the Insee produces from the National Register of Identification of Natural Persons (RNIPP). The Insee specifies that these figures are rounded to the nearest multiple of 5 to respect statistical confidentiality, which means that this "30/30" exact figure remains an approximation, but it confirms the mixed name aspect.

Tenzin’s rarity in France

With 60 births in 2025, Tenzin remains far behind the names at the top of the national rankings. In Insee's tables, it appears as a very small name in terms of numbers, but perfectly visible for parents looking for something truly uncommon. The fact that it is given to both girls and boys makes it a true mixed name, far from cases where a name described as "mixed" ends up being mainly carried by one gender.

Mixed naming trend continues

The movement remains a minority, but it fits into the general rise of mixed names described.