Boy
Terence
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About Terence
Classic, refined, sophisticated—Terence embodies these qualities effortlessly. This name has graced artists, intellectuals, and leaders throughout history, carrying an air of cultivation and worldliness. The soft consonants and flowing rhythm create a melodious sound that's both memorable and dignified. Terence offers versatility in nicknames while standing strong on its own, adapting seamlessly from playground to boardroom. It's a name that ages gracefully, never feeling childish yet perfectly suitable for a young boy. The literary and theatrical associations add layers of cultural richness, suggesting creativity and depth. Parents drawn to Terence often value heritage and substance, seeking a name with gravitas that doesn't feel heavy or pretentious.
Popularity of the Name Terence
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | #690 | ||||
| 1888 | #748 | ||||
| 1906 | #990 | #114 | |||
| 1921 | #842 | #93 | |||
| 1929 | #951 | #79 | |||
| 1931 | #958 | #68 | |||
| 1932 | #727 | #60 | |||
| 1933 | #774 | #57 | |||
| 1934 | #761 | #51 | |||
| 1935 | #588 | #55 | |||
| 1936 | #551 | #55 | |||
| 1937 | #530 | #41 | |||
| 1938 | #517 | #43 | |||
| 1939 | #522 | #35 | |||
| 1940 | #499 | #32 | |||
| 1941 | #451 | #45 | |||
| 1942 | #433 | #39 | |||
| 1943 | #377 | #41 | |||
| 1944 | #415 | #34 | |||
| 1945 | #383 | #38 | |||
| 1946 | #350 | #42 | |||
| 1947 | #329 | #37 | |||
| 1948 | #335 | #42 | |||
| 1949 | #341 | #44 | |||
| 1950 | #322 | #47 | |||
| 1951 | #338 | #46 | |||
| 1952 | #329 | #61 | |||
| 1953 | #323 | #63 | |||
| 1954 | #275 | #57 | |||
| 1955 | #250 | #60 | |||
| 1956 | #244 | #66 | |||
| 1957 | #267 | #75 | |||
| 1958 | #285 | #67 | |||
| 1959 | #289 | #64 | |||
| 1960 | #288 | #71 | |||
| 1961 | #287 | #68 | |||
| 1962 | #281 | #81 | |||
| 1963 | #269 | #70 | |||
| 1964 | #241 | #75 | #55 | ||
| 1965 | #270 | #102 | #55 | ||
| 1966 | #255 | #102 | #58 | ||
| 1967 | #264 | #112 | #54 | ||
| 1968 | #256 | #158 | #64 | ||
| 1969 | #303 | #142 | #62 | ||
| 1970 | #324 | #173 | #73 | ||
| 1971 | #343 | #201 | #72 | ||
| 1972 | #335 | #159 | #75 | ||
| 1973 | #340 | #213 | #76 | ||
| 1974 | #347 | #196 | #79 | ||
| 1975 | #352 | #227 | #89 | ||
| 1976 | #372 | #229 | #79 | ||
| 1977 | #380 | #250 | #101 | ||
| 1978 | #386 | #208 | #90 | ||
| 1979 | #405 | #276 | #95 | ||
| 1980 | #411 | #246 | #99 | ||
| 1981 | #400 | #230 | #105 | ||
| 1982 | #367 | #228 | #91 | ||
| 1983 | #347 | #303 | #95 | ||
| 1984 | #339 | #294 | #102 | ||
| 1985 | #344 | #278 | #104 | ||
| 1986 | #371 | #302 | #104 | ||
| 1987 | #394 | #313 | #102 | ||
| 1988 | #349 | #334 | #104 | ||
| 1989 | #386 | #113 | |||
| 1990 | #451 | #312 | #138 | ||
| 1991 | #478 | #327 | #166 | #363 | |
| 1992 | #481 | #167 | #369 | ||
| 1993 | #543 | #147 | #396 | ||
| 1994 | #553 | #177 | #574 | ||
| 1995 | #602 | #327 | #190 | #579 | |
| 1996 | #667 | #374 | #137 | #749 | |
| 1997 | #835 | #371 | #375 | #171 | #631 |
| 1998 | #772 | #422 | #321 | #660 | |
| 1999 | #732 | #517 | #261 | #655 | |
| 2000 | #798 | #590 | #310 | #664 | |
| 2001 | #947 | #544 | #314 | #945 | |
| 2003 | #930 | #776 | #420 | #830 | |
| 2002 | #660 | #346 | |||
| 2004 | #630 | #280 | |||
| 2005 | #924 | #444 | |||
| 2006 | #764 | #353 | |||
| 2007 | #906 | #522 | |||
| 2008 | #800 | #442 | |||
| 2009 | #981 | #399 | #469 | ||
| 2012 | #982 | #894 | |||
| 2013 | #964 | #476 | |||
| 1905 | #92 | ||||
| 1907 | #123 | ||||
| 1908 | #126 | ||||
| 1909 | #122 | ||||
| 1911 | #121 | ||||
| 1912 | #134 | ||||
| 1913 | #120 | ||||
| 1915 | #113 | ||||
| 1916 | #101 | ||||
| 1917 | #107 | ||||
| 1918 | #99 | ||||
| 1919 | #87 | ||||
| 1920 | #87 | ||||
| 1922 | #101 | ||||
| 1923 | #89 | ||||
| 1924 | #82 | ||||
| 1925 | #77 | ||||
| 1926 | #77 | ||||
| 1927 | #64 | ||||
| 1928 | #89 | ||||
| 1930 | #71 | ||||
| 2010 | #420 | ||||
| 2011 | #610 | ||||
| 2014 | #505 | ||||
| 2015 | #498 | ||||
| 2016 | #870 | ||||
| 2017 | #599 | ||||
| 2018 | #850 | ||||
| 2019 | #480 | ||||
| 2020 | #882 | ||||
| 2022 | #620 | ||||
| 2023 | #720 | ||||
| 2024 | #948 | ||||
| 2025 | #624 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Terence
Names Similar to Terence
Nicknames for Terence
- Terry
- Tez
- Rence
- Renny
Famous People Named Terence
| Terence Hill | Italian actor and film director |
| Terence Tao | Australian-American mathematician |
| Terence McKenna | American ethnobotanist and psychonaut |
| Terence Crawford | American professional boxer |
| Terence Fisher | British film director |
| Terence Conran | British designer and restaurateur |
| Terence Blanchard | American jazz trumpeter and composer |
| Terence Stamp | English actor |
| Terence Donovan | English photographer |
| Terence Rattigan | English playwright |
| Terence Reese | British bridge player and writer |
| Terence Knox | American actor |
| Terence Bayler | New Zealand actor |
| Terence Davies | British film director |
| Terence Morgan | English actor |
| Terence Cuneo | British artist |
| Terence Yin | Hong Kong actor and singer |
| Terence Thomas | Indian businessman |
| Terence "Bud" Crawford | American football player |
Characters Named Terence
| Terence Fletcher | Character in the movie "Whiplash" |
| Terence Black | Character in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Terence Higgs | Character in the Harry Potter series |
| Terence Tinker | Character in the TV series "The Fairly OddParents" |
| Terence "Terry" Bellefleur | Character in the TV series "True Blood" |
| Terence McDermott | Character in the book "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer |
| Terence "Terry" Silver | Character in the movie "The Karate Kid Part III" |
| Terence "Terry" Tibbs | Character in the TV series "Fonejacker" |
| Terence Maynard | Character in the TV series "Dream Team" |
| Terence "Terry" Boot | Character in the Harry Potter series |
| Terence "Terry" Jeffords | Character in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Terence | Terry Ives - Character in the TV series "Stranger Things" |
| Terence Wheeler | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Terence "Terry" Brock | Character in the video game "Batman - Arkham City" |
| Terence "Terry" Marlow | Character in the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Terence "Terry" Quill | Character in the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Terence O'Malley | Character in the book "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart |
| Terence Harkin | Character in the TV series "The Fall" |