Terrance
Boy nameTerrance has been given to 70,921 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It peaked in 1988. In 2025, about 1 in 15,670 boys was named Terrance.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
70,921
Peak year
1988 (1,440 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1895
10-year trend
▼ -71%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Terrance's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #208 |
| 1975 | #192 |
| 2000 | #402 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Terrance — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Terrance
Terrance Drew
4th Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Terrance.
FAQ
How popular is the name Terrance?
Terrance has been given to 70,921 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Terrance peak?
Terrance peaked in 1988, when 1,440 babies were given the name.
Is Terrance a girl or boy name?
Terrance is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Terrance are boys).
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