Teri
Peaked at #171 nationally in 1960, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1920, Teri has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Teri — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#171
in 1960
Current rank
#10984
in 2024
Years tracked
94
1920–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1920, Teri reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #171 nationally with 2,330 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7608 (2014) to #10984 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Teri ranks #10984 nationally for girls, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,984 | 9 |
| 2023 | #14,998 | 6 |
| 2022 | #13,446 | 7 |
| 2021 | #10,229 | 10 |
| 2019 | #17,725 | 5 |
| 2018 | #17,894 | 5 |
| 2017 | #9,296 | 12 |
| 2016 | #12,784 | 8 |
Teri — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1969
in 1955
Last ranked
#7165
in 1988
Years tracked
27
1948–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1948, Teri reached its peak popularity for boys in 1955, ranking #1969 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Teri hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1988, when it stood at #7165.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #7,165 | 6 |
| 1985 | #7,482 | 5 |
| 1982 | #5,564 | 7 |
| 1981 | #5,429 | 7 |
| 1980 | #5,465 | 7 |
| 1978 | #4,524 | 8 |
| 1976 | #3,693 | 10 |
| 1975 | #4,749 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Teri most popular?
Teri was most popular in 1960, when it ranked #171 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Teri becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Teri?
At least 44,164 babies have been recorded with the name Teri in the US since 1920, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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