Terrance
Peaked at #179 nationally in 1979, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1895, Terrance has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Terrance — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2466
in 1955
Last ranked
#11980
in 1997
Years tracked
50
1943–1997
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1943, Terrance reached its peak popularity for girls in 1955, ranking #2466 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Terrance hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1997, when it stood at #11980.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #11,980 | 7 |
| 1995 | #10,439 | 8 |
| 1994 | #11,684 | 7 |
| 1992 | #11,637 | 7 |
| 1990 | #6,843 | 13 |
| 1989 | #5,530 | 16 |
| 1988 | #5,299 | 16 |
| 1987 | #6,756 | 11 |
Terrance — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#179
in 1979
Current rank
#1298
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1895–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Terrance reached its peak popularity for boys in 1979, ranking #179 nationally with 1,346 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #689 (2014) to #1298 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Terrance ranks #1298 nationally for boys, with 151 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,298 | 151 |
| 2023 | #1,250 | 155 |
| 2022 | #1,153 | 180 |
| 2021 | #1,057 | 203 |
| 2020 | #967 | 225 |
| 2019 | #941 | 230 |
| 2018 | #812 | 277 |
| 2017 | #766 | 307 |
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 — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Terrance most popular?
Terrance was most popular in 1979, when it ranked #179 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Terrance 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 Terrance?
At least 70,809 babies have been recorded with the name Terrance in the US since 1895, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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