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 Bradshaw
    Football Player
  • Terry Crews
    TV Actor
  • Terry Gilliam
    Producer
  • Terry Pratchett
    Novelist

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
In comparison to the previous year's data

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