How Many People Are Named Terrell?

37,969

people in the United States are named Terrell

1 in 8,822 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1300

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0113%

Of US population

Peak Year

1989

1,004 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: TER-əl, tə-REL
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which was probably derived from the Norman French nickname tirel "to pull", referring to a stubborn person. It may sometimes be given in honour of civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.2%
Male
95.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 40.0 years old

Young (<30) 13,155
34.6%
Adult (30–60) 18,502
48.7%
Senior (>60) 6,312
16.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1885 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Illinois 2,514
Georgia 2,358
New York 2,347
Florida 2,218
California 2,204
Texas 1,918
Louisiana 1,811
Michigan 1,575
Pennsylvania 1,436
Ohio 1,362

💡 Fun Facts About "Terrell"

  • 120 babies were named Terrell in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1989
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1885
  • Most popular in Illinois

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