Terence
Boy nameTerence has been given to 34,460 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1964.
Meaning & origin /ˈtɛɹəns/
From Latin Terentius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, borne by a Roman playwright and by early Christian saints. * In Ireland, it has been used to represent Turlough.
Origin: Latin
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
34,460
Peak year
1964 (1,024 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1885
10-year trend
▼ -53%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Terence's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #322 |
| 1975 | #352 |
| 2000 | #800 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Terence — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Terence.
FAQ
How popular is the name Terence?
Terence has been given to 34,460 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Terence peak?
Terence peaked in 1964, when 1,024 babies were given the name.
Is Terence a girl or boy name?
Terence is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Terence are boys).
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