Terrence
Peaked at #176 nationally in 1950, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Terrence has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Terrence — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2838
in 1949
Last ranked
#11638
in 1992
Years tracked
48
1943–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1943, Terrence reached its peak popularity for girls in 1949, ranking #2838 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Terrence hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1992, when it stood at #11638.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #11,638 | 7 |
| 1991 | #10,194 | 8 |
| 1990 | #10,121 | 8 |
| 1989 | #9,611 | 8 |
| 1988 | #9,175 | 8 |
| 1987 | #5,062 | 16 |
| 1986 | #4,180 | 20 |
| 1985 | #8,268 | 8 |
Terrence — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#176
in 1950
Current rank
#1524
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Terrence reached its peak popularity for boys in 1950, ranking #176 nationally with 1,267 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #729 (2014) to #1524 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Terrence ranks #1524 nationally for boys, with 116 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,524 | 116 |
| 2023 | #1,389 | 134 |
| 2022 | #1,281 | 151 |
| 2021 | #1,286 | 148 |
| 2020 | #1,133 | 173 |
| 2019 | #1,090 | 184 |
| 2018 | #957 | 217 |
| 2017 | #842 | 263 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Terrence most popular?
Terrence was most popular in 1950, when it ranked #176 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Terrence 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 Terrence?
At least 72,832 babies have been recorded with the name Terrence in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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