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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Terry — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Terron|Terryn
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Terry

◈

TER-ee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1186
↓ Fading
Boy
#1186
Popularity score: 29
↓ Fading
Peak
#933 in 2020
5yr
-121 ranks
Velocity
-121
Birth frequency
4.8 per 100,000 births
Girl
#10169
Popularity score: 7
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#10169 in 2024
5yr
+907 ranks
Velocity
+907
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1186 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Terry

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1186

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10169 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Terry

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10169

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-121 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishUnisexVintage2-syllableClassicNickname-friendlyCool-vibeMid-century
Character
friendly approachabilitypractical reliabilitybalanced perspectivesocial warmthstraightforward honesty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Terrys

resilientcharismaticversatiledeterminedcompetitive
STRONG
High confidence

Terry is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1186 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -121 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1186 · rare
Terry at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the Irish name Tierney, meaning 'lord' or 'master.' Also used as a diminutive of Terrence, which comes from the Latin Terentius.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#933 in 2020
5yr change:-121 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1186 · Girl #10169
Notable bearers
Terry Bradshaw
NFL quarterback and broadcaster
Terry Crews
Actor and former NFL player
Terry Gilliam
Film director and animator
Terry Farrell
Actress
Terry Moore
Actress and entrepreneur
Similar Sound
Perry◈Kerry◈SherryBarryJerryLerry
Similar Style
Riley◈Casey◈Morgan◈Avery◈River◈Jamie◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Terry
Riley◈Casey◈Morgan◈Avery◈Jordan◈Alex◈Blake◈Quinn◈
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Riley◈
Irish · #229
→ Stable
Casey◈
Irish · #310
→ Stable
Morgan◈
Celtic · #530
→ Stable
Avery◈
English · #259
→ Stable
River◈
English · #112
→ Stable
Jamie◈
Scottish · #623
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Terry illustration
Name Intelligence
Terry · Overview
Summary

Terry is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1186 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Vintage character
Terry carries a cool, grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 121 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
terry.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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