Find out how popular the first name Tenoch has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tenoch by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Tenoch is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 22 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tenoch.

The history of the first name Tenoch

The name Tenoch has its origins in the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec civilization of Mesoamerica. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "tenahuac," which means "near the stone wall." The name likely emerged during the height of the Aztec Empire, which spanned from the 14th to 16th centuries CE.

Tenoch is closely associated with the legendary founding of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan (modern-day Mexico City). According to Aztec mythology, the gods instructed the Aztecs to found their city at the location where they saw an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a serpent. This prophetic symbol is depicted on the Mexican flag. The city was named Tenochtitlan, after Tenoch, the leader who is said to have witnessed the divine sign.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tenoch was Tenoch, the semi-mythical leader of the Mexica people (who later became known as the Aztecs) during the 13th century CE. He is credited with leading his people to the Valley of Mexico and establishing the foundations of the Aztec Empire.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, a prominent figure named Tenoch Camic served as a military leader and advisor to the Aztec ruler Moctezuma II. He played a crucial role in the defense of Tenochtitlan against the Spanish forces led by Hernán Cortés.

Another notable individual with the name Tenoch was Tenoch Huerta Muñoz, a Mexican politician and activist who lived from 1890 to 1935. He was a prominent member of the Mexican Communist Party and fought for workers' rights and social reforms.

Tenoch Villa, a Mexican actor born in 1986, is a contemporary figure who has brought renewed attention to the name. He has starred in several critically acclaimed films, including "Huasteca" and "Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths," directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.

In recent times, the name Tenoch has gained popularity as a given name in Mexico, particularly among those who embrace their indigenous Aztec heritage and wish to honor the historical and cultural significance of the name.

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