Terell
Every Terell since 1957 — 2,733 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Terell
Terell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,683 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 2,733 American babies have been named Terell. Its peak came in 1994, when 107 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 Terell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Terell 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,683 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,216 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,096 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,211 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,636 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,485 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,128 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,518 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,094 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,085 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,869 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,773 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #4,051 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,700 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,297 |
| 2010 | — | — | 30 | #3,619 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46 | #2,697 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,783 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35 | #3,242 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,279 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52 | #2,293 |
| 2004 | — | — | 58 | #2,070 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49 | #2,229 |
| 2002 | — | — | 61 | #1,866 |
| 2001 | — | — | 64 | #1,775 |
| 2000 | — | — | 59 | #1,828 |
| 1995 | — | — | 74 | #1,379 |
| 1990 | — | — | 103 | #1,048 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,340 | 94 | #943 |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,009 | 50 | #1,339 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,465 | 20 | #2,278 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,875 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Terell in 2025?
Terell ranked #13,683 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Terell?
2,733 babies have been named Terell in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Terell most popular?
Terell peaked in 1994, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Terell a boy or girl name?
Terell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Terell rising or falling?
Terell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.