Terence
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Tender; Gracious
Background: The name Terence originates from the Latin name 'Terentius,' which is derived from the root meaning 'tender' or 'gracious.' This classical name has been associated with notable historical figures, including the Roman playwright Terence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#616
Total births
34,413
Most popular decade
1960s
(23,574 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,442 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1885
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #641
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 1,015
- Peak rank
- #241
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 43
- Recent rank
- #2,907
Female
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,295
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #5,678
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,681
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).