Teruo
boy nameTeruo entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1178 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1178
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2769 |
| 1920s | #1936 |
| 1930s | #3044 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Teruo are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Teruo alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Teruo in 2025?
- Teruo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Teruo most popular?
- Teruo peaked in 1927, reaching #1178 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Teruo with classmates?
- Teruo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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