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Terry

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Terry was most popular in 1955, when 20,939 American babies were given the name — ranking #39 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,190, with 202 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 521,478 people named Terry.

Most popular in1955
Rank that year#39
Births that year20,939
Total since 1880521,478

Terry over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Terry’s peak in 1955. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

English · short form of Terence or Theresa

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org