Terance
boy nameTerance entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #938 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#938
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3534 |
| 1940s | #2626 |
| 1950s | #1302 |
| 1960s | #1094 |
| 1970s | #1207 |
| 1980s | #1239 |
| 1990s | #2103 |
| 2000s | #4514 |
| 2010s | #7435 |
| 2020s | #9881 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Terance are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terance alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Terance in 2025?
- Terance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Terance most popular?
- Terance peaked in 1966, reaching #938 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Terance with classmates?
- Terance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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