Terrance
boy name#1564 in 2025Terrance entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #179 in 1979, ranks #1564 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1895–2025
#1564
rank today
#179
peak (1979)
109
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1079 |
| 1910s | #1853 |
| 1920s | #1414 |
| 1930s | #661 |
| 1940s | #275 |
| 1950s | #228 |
| 1960s | #249 |
| 1970s | #196 |
| 1980s | #200 |
| 1990s | #300 |
| 2000s | #459 |
| 2010s | #697 |
| 2020s | #1212 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Terrance has been most popular in TX, FL, GA.
Living bearers
About 60,000 people named Terrance are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terrance 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 Terrance in 2025?
- Terrance ranks #1564 among US boy names in 2025, with 109 babies given the name.
- When was the name Terrance most popular?
- Terrance peaked in 1979, reaching #179 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Terrance with classmates?
- Terrance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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