US Popularity:2152
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German, Greek, Latin
Meaning:Ruler of the people; Harvest; Of Terence
Gender-neutral names are a powerful thing, and this one is no exception. Literally meaning "ruler of the people" from the Norman French Thierry and Gothic Theodoric, English Terry 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’s considered a diminutive of the Latin Terence, whose meaning is unknown, and the Greek Theresa, meaning “harvest.” 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

How Popular Is The Name Terry?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Terry is currently #1425 on The Bump
Boy:Terry is currently #788 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Terry is currently #1018 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Terry is currently #2152 in U.S. births
Boy:Terry is currently #1065 in U.S. births
Girl:Terry is currently #11027 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#11027
in 2023
+ 2408
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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