Terren
Every Terren since 1966 — 728 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Terren
Terren 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 1966, 728 American babies have been named Terren — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Terren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Terren 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,118 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,686 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,807 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,885 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,053 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,668 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,059 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,852 | 13 | #6,598 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,359 | 8 | #9,508 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #5,023 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,920 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,027 | 10 | #8,241 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,233 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,959 | 20 | #4,659 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,545 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,677 | 15 | #5,461 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,322 | 15 | #5,236 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,309 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,389 | 17 | #4,659 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,881 | 17 | #4,546 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,688 | 20 | #3,418 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,151 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,059 | 8 | #5,103 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,467 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Terren in 2025?
Terren 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 Terren?
728 babies have been named Terren in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Terren most popular?
Terren peaked in 1997, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Terren a boy or girl name?
Terren is used for both: about 23% of babies named Terren have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Terren rising or falling?
Terren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.