Terri
Peaked at #46 nationally in 1959, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1922, Terri has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Terri — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#46
in 1959
Current rank
#5117
in 2024
Years tracked
100
1922–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Terri reached its peak popularity for girls in 1959, ranking #46 nationally with 8,783 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3223 (2014) to #5117 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Terri ranks #5117 nationally for girls, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,117 | 26 |
| 2023 | #6,133 | 20 |
| 2022 | #4,459 | 32 |
| 2021 | #4,497 | 31 |
| 2020 | #3,442 | 45 |
| 2019 | #4,143 | 35 |
| 2018 | #4,349 | 33 |
| 2017 | #3,546 | 44 |
Terri — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1232
in 1964
Last ranked
#14383
in 2008
Years tracked
54
1946–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Terri reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #1232 nationally with 40 babies given the name that year.
Terri hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2008, when it stood at #14383.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #14,383 | 5 |
| 2005 | #13,166 | 5 |
| 2002 | #6,482 | 11 |
| 2001 | #10,419 | 6 |
| 1997 | #7,210 | 8 |
| 1996 | #10,383 | 5 |
| 1995 | #6,921 | 8 |
| 1994 | #6,915 | 8 |
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 Terri most popular?
Terri was most popular in 1959, when it ranked #46 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Terri 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 Terri?
At least 147,009 babies have been recorded with the name Terri in the US since 1922, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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