Terilyn
girl nameTerilyn entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #2306 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#2306
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4960 |
| 1950s | #3930 |
| 1960s | #3268 |
| 1970s | #5417 |
| 1980s | #6542 |
| 1990s | #9610 |
| 2000s | #13800 |
| 2010s | #13448 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Terilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terilyn 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 Terilyn in 2025?
- Terilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Terilyn most popular?
- Terilyn peaked in 1963, reaching #2306 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Terilyn with classmates?
- Terilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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