Terence
girl nameTerence entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #4355 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#4355
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5295 |
| 1950s | #5697 |
| 1960s | #5719 |
| 1970s | #6793 |
| 1980s | #8153 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Terence are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terence alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Terence in 2025?
- Terence is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Terence most popular?
- Terence peaked in 1964, reaching #4355 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Terence with classmates?
- Terence will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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