gender neutral
Terry
powerful, ruler of the people
About Terry
Terry exudes approachable friendliness with its cheerful, straightforward sound. This name has maintained steady appeal by offering warmth without pretension. The double-r gives it a pleasant bounce while keeping it grounded and accessible. Terry works wonderfully across all age groups, from a giggling toddler to a respected elder. Its casual nature doesn't diminish its professional viability—countless successful individuals have carried this name with distinction. Terry's simplicity is its superpower, requiring no explanation or elaborate spelling. The name suggests someone dependable, good-natured, and easy to relate to. Parents choosing Terry often value authenticity and down-to-earth qualities over trendiness. It pairs effortlessly with virtually any surname and fits comfortably in any cultural context. Terry represents the kind of name that allows a person's character to shine without the name itself stealing focus. Sometimes the most lasting choices are those that feel like comfortable favorites rather than bold statements.
Popularity of the Name Terry
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #632 | ||||
| 1882 | #828 | ||||
| 1883 | #639 | ||||
| 1884 | #653 | ||||
| 1885 | #691 | ||||
| 1886 | #571 | ||||
| 1887 | #437 | ||||
| 1888 | #524 | ||||
| 1889 | #717 | ||||
| 1890 | #598 | ||||
| 1892 | #634 | ||||
| 1893 | #825 | ||||
| 1894 | #622 | ||||
| 1895 | #605 | ||||
| 1896 | #458 | ||||
| 1897 | #548 | ||||
| 1898 | #604 | ||||
| 1899 | #921 | ||||
| 1900 | #531 | ||||
| 1901 | #589 | ||||
| 1902 | #519 | ||||
| 1903 | #522 | ||||
| 1904 | #535 | ||||
| 1905 | #634 | ||||
| 1906 | #703 | ||||
| 1907 | #556 | ||||
| 1908 | #539 | ||||
| 1909 | #501 | ||||
| 1910 | #521 | ||||
| 1911 | #574 | ||||
| 1912 | #581 | ||||
| 1913 | #519 | ||||
| 1914 | #672 | ||||
| 1915 | #549 | ||||
| 1916 | #634 | ||||
| 1917 | #619 | ||||
| 1918 | #617 | ||||
| 1919 | #627 | ||||
| 1920 | #514 | ||||
| 1921 | #567 | ||||
| 1922 | #556 | ||||
| 1923 | #527 | ||||
| 1924 | #534 | ||||
| 1925 | #436 | ||||
| 1926 | #470 | ||||
| 1927 | #458 | ||||
| 1928 | #408 | ||||
| 1929 | #392 | ||||
| 1930 | #321 | ||||
| 1931 | #322 | ||||
| 1932 | #264 | ||||
| 1933 | #206 | ||||
| 1934 | #182 | ||||
| 1935 | #154 | ||||
| 1936 | #126 | ||||
| 1937 | #113 | ||||
| 1938 | #86 | ||||
| 1939 | #83 | ||||
| 1940 | #73 | #167 | |||
| 1941 | #64 | #151 | |||
| 1942 | #52 | #158 | |||
| 1943 | #49 | #148 | |||
| 1944 | #43 | #139 | |||
| 1945 | #33 | #132 | |||
| 1946 | #26 | #124 | |||
| 1947 | #26 | #128 | |||
| 1948 | #26 | #121 | |||
| 1949 | #28 | #129 | |||
| 1950 | #30 | #116 | |||
| 1951 | #30 | #119 | |||
| 1952 | #29 | #112 | |||
| 1953 | #30 | #109 | |||
| 1954 | #27 | #114 | |||
| 1955 | #28 | #107 | |||
| 1956 | #31 | #92 | |||
| 1957 | #33 | #90 | |||
| 1958 | #33 | #88 | |||
| 1959 | #33 | #79 | |||
| 1960 | #34 | #80 | |||
| 1961 | #32 | #91 | |||
| 1962 | #34 | #76 | |||
| 1963 | #32 | #89 | |||
| 1964 | #35 | #91 | |||
| 1965 | #40 | #107 | |||
| 1966 | #40 | #99 | |||
| 1967 | #42 | #89 | |||
| 1968 | #48 | #92 | |||
| 1969 | #52 | #115 | |||
| 1970 | #54 | #129 | |||
| 1971 | #56 | #108 | |||
| 1972 | #62 | #118 | #361 | ||
| 1973 | #65 | #146 | #253 | ||
| 1974 | #69 | #134 | #373 | ||
| 1975 | #67 | #163 | #184 | ||
| 1976 | #75 | #190 | |||
| 1977 | #83 | #161 | #226 | ||
| 1978 | #91 | #144 | #323 | ||
| 1979 | #96 | #140 | #227 | ||
| 1980 | #101 | #166 | #239 | ||
| 1981 | #105 | #141 | #238 | ||
| 1982 | #105 | #211 | #266 | ||
| 1983 | #110 | #140 | #197 | ||
| 1984 | #118 | #201 | |||
| 1985 | #119 | #154 | #216 | ||
| 1986 | #122 | #171 | #246 | ||
| 1987 | #133 | #212 | #363 | ||
| 1988 | #141 | #162 | #195 | ||
| 1989 | #151 | #194 | #304 | ||
| 1990 | #164 | #251 | #282 | ||
| 1991 | #180 | #311 | #285 | #269 | |
| 1992 | #196 | #288 | #268 | ||
| 1993 | #213 | #266 | #395 | #308 | |
| 1994 | #242 | #305 | #259 | #367 | |
| 1995 | #245 | #258 | #362 | ||
| 1996 | #258 | #366 | #397 | ||
| 1997 | #269 | #313 | #350 | #241 | #411 |
| 1998 | #302 | #401 | #347 | #408 | |
| 1999 | #315 | #453 | #326 | #288 | #449 |
| 2000 | #331 | #393 | #478 | #458 | |
| 2001 | #343 | #581 | #281 | #406 | #646 |
| 2002 | #380 | #557 | #575 | #456 | |
| 2003 | #392 | #593 | #708 | ||
| 2004 | #400 | #559 | #621 | #695 | |
| 2005 | #406 | #583 | #648 | #589 | |
| 2006 | #445 | #578 | #482 | #766 | |
| 2007 | #455 | #506 | #470 | #687 | |
| 2008 | #480 | #686 | #594 | #835 | |
| 2009 | #549 | #645 | #869 | #851 | |
| 2010 | #498 | #761 | #369 | #764 | |
| 2011 | #533 | #760 | #716 | #780 | |
| 2012 | #542 | #852 | #609 | #951 | |
| 2013 | #594 | #857 | #961 | ||
| 2014 | #625 | #702 | #967 | ||
| 2015 | #663 | #852 | #741 | ||
| 2016 | #666 | #699 | #963 | ||
| 2017 | #691 | #902 | #839 | #960 | |
| 2018 | #757 | #851 | |||
| 2019 | #844 | #879 | |||
| 2020 | #933 | #465 | |||
| 2022 | #978 | #621 | |||
| 2024 | #546 | ||||
| 2025 | #546 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Terry
Names Similar to Terry
Nicknames for Terry
- Ter
- T
- Ted
- Tez
Famous People Named Terry
| Terry Crews | American actor and former professional football player |
| Terry Fox | Canadian athlete and cancer research activist |
| Terry Francona | American baseball manager |
| Terry Bradshaw | American former professional football player and sports commentator |
| Terry O'Quinn | American actor |
| Terry Brooks | American fantasy author |
| Terry Funk | American professional wrestler |
| Terry Jones | Welsh actor, comedian, and member of Monty Python |
| Terry Scott | English actor and comedian |
| Terry Venables | English former football player and manager |
| Terry McMillan | American author |
| Terry Kath | American musician and founding member of the band Chicago |
| Terry Pratchett | English author known for his Discworld series |
| Terry Richardson | American fashion photographer |
| Terry Gilliam | American-British film director and screenwriter |
| Terry Farrell | American actress |
| Terry Wogan | Irish-British radio and television broadcaster |
Characters Named Terry
| Terry Bellefleur | True Blood |
| Terry Jeffords | Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
| Terry Colby | Mr. Robot |
| Terry Silver | The Karate Kid Part III |
| Terry McGinnis | Batman Beyond |
| Terry Hoitz | The Other Guys |
| Terry St. Germain | The Boys |
| Terry Doolittle | Jumpin' Jack Flash |
| Terry Benedict | Ocean's Eleven |
| Terry Ives | Stranger Things |
| Terry Boot | Harry Potter series |
| Terry Johnson | Corner Gas |
| Terry Carmichael | Bodyguard |
| Terry Malloy | On the Waterfront |
| Terry Butcher | FIFA video game series |
| Terry Bogard | Fatal Fury video game series |
| Terry Pratchett | Discworld series, character in various books |