Terrell
boy name#1529 in 2025Terrell entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #254 in 1985, ranks #1529 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1885–2025
#1529
rank today
#254
peak (1985)
113
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #994 |
| 1900s | #1029 |
| 1910s | #1215 |
| 1920s | #1118 |
| 1930s | #875 |
| 1940s | #520 |
| 1950s | #513 |
| 1960s | #493 |
| 1970s | #380 |
| 1980s | #276 |
| 1990s | #329 |
| 2000s | #494 |
| 2010s | #821 |
| 2020s | #1351 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Terrell has been most popular in FL, IL, GA.
Living bearers
About 32,500 people named Terrell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Terrell alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 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 ranks #1529 among US boy names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Terrell most popular?
- Terrell peaked in 1985, reaching #254 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Terrell with classmates?
- Terrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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