Terrell
girl nameTerrell entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1544 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#1544
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4992 |
| 1930s | #3576 |
| 1940s | #2352 |
| 1950s | #2134 |
| 1960s | #2272 |
| 1970s | #2228 |
| 1980s | #3544 |
| 1990s | #7133 |
| 2000s | #15142 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Terrell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terrell alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Terrell in 2025?
- Terrell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Terrell most popular?
- Terrell peaked in 1970, reaching #1544 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Terrell with classmates?
- Terrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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