Terry
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Earth; Ruler
Background: The name Terry originates from the Latin name 'Terentius,' which is derived from the Latin word 'terra,' meaning 'earth.' It is also linked to the French name 'Thierry,' which means 'ruler' or 'lord.' This reflects a fusion of both historical and linguistic influences that shape the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#78
Total births
521,274
Most popular decade
1950s
(551,754 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-562 ranks)
Years in Top 100
42
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
81.4% male
18.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #600
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 15,618
- Peak rank
- #33
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 174
- Recent rank
- #1,185
Female
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #1,171
- Peak year
- 1955
- Peak year births
- 5,353
- Peak rank
- #83
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #9,521
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).