BoyEnglish origin

Terrence: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A smooth and polished child, graceful always.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1138
Peak
#176 in 1950

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1886: #64418861900: #148519001910: #118619101920: #93819201930: #79419301940: #28019401950: #17619501960: #25119601970: #18719701980: #21019801990: #25519902000: #48820002005: #57820052010: #58820102015: #81720152020: #11382020#1#1485

What Terrence Means

Terrence is a boy name of English origin. A smooth and polished child, graceful always.

How Popular Terrence Is

Terrence currently ranks #1138 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #176 in 1950. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Terrence

  • Terrence peaked at #176 in the U.S. in 1950.
  • Terrence is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Terrence is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Terrence

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Sibling Names for Terrence

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Questions About Terrence

What does Terrence mean?

Terrence is a boy name of English origin. A smooth and polished child, graceful always.

How popular is Terrence?

Terrence currently ranks #1138 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #176 in 1950. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Terrence come from?

Terrence comes from English roots. Terrence peaked at #176 in the U.S. in 1950.

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