Terry
Male name · ↓ Falling
37,960
Total Births
1954
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Terry
Terry is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 171,894 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 204 births |
| 1890s | 253 births |
| 1900s | 405 births |
| 1910s | 493 births |
| 1920s | 784 births |
| 1930s | 4,960 births |
| 1940s | 32,130 births |
| 1950s | 57,048 births |
| 1960s | 40,338 births |
| 1970s | 16,906 births |
| 1980s | 9,421 births |
| 1990s | 5,059 births |
| 2000s | 2,496 births |
| 2010s | 1,227 births |
| 2020s | 170 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Terry?
Terry has been given to 37,960 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1954 with 6,301 births that year.
Is Terry a boy or girl name?
Terry is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Terry most popular?
Terry was most popular in 1954, when 6,301 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Terry?
Terry first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).