Terry
tare-ee
US Popularity:2146
Origin:British
Meaning:Power of the tribe
Gender-neutral names are a powerful thing and this one is no exception. Literally meaning "power of the tribe," this name of British origin exudes strength. With their name rooted in leadership, Terry might even find themselves taking on a guiding role in life. While Terry is commonly used as a given name today, it can also be used as an abbreviation of Terrance and Terrell. The name was a popular choice around the 1950s, and there’s no time like the present to start the trend again.
Famous People Named Terry
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Terry BradshawFootball Player
- Terry CrewsTV Actor
- Terry GilliamProducer
- Terry PratchettNovelist
Terry Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Terry is currently #1553 on The Bump
Boy:Terry is currently #1117 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Terry is currently #853 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Terry is currently #2146 in U.S. births
Boy:Terry is currently #2259 in U.S. births
Girl:Terry is currently #18641 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#18641
in 2023
+ 3507
from 2022
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