Terrel
Every Terrel since 1915 — 3,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Terrel
Terrel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1915, 3,042 American babies have been named Terrel. Its peak came in 1989, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Terrel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Terrel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,806 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,097 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,523 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,255 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,987 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,666 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,083 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,027 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,962 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,504 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,697 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,458 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,226 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,289 |
| 2008 | — | — | 23 | #4,374 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32 | #3,436 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,299 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37 | #2,895 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,147 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,432 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,937 |
| 2001 | — | — | 53 | #2,024 |
| 2000 | — | — | 48 | #2,128 |
| 1995 | — | — | 77 | #1,350 |
| 1990 | — | — | 66 | #1,381 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,342 | 65 | #1,168 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,848 |
| 1975 | — | — | 34 | #1,556 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,224 | 17 | #2,282 |
| 1965 | — | — | 32 | #1,381 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,218 | 35 | #1,355 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,640 | 24 | #1,605 |
| 1950 | — | — | 29 | #1,362 |
| 1945 | — | — | 19 | #1,573 |
| 1940 | — | — | 25 | #1,363 |
| 1935 | — | — | 15 | #1,916 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,125 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,469 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,359 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Terrel in 2025?
Terrel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Terrel?
3,042 babies have been named Terrel in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Terrel most popular?
Terrel peaked in 1989, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Terrel a boy or girl name?
Terrel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Terrel rising or falling?
Terrel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.