Terrelle
Every Terrelle since 1969 — 609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Terrelle
Terrelle 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 1969, 609 American babies have been named Terrelle — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1987, when 30 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 Terrelle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Terrelle 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,083 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,980 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,667 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,598 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,974 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,072 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #12,124 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,769 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,240 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,232 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,366 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,251 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,476 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,577 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,573 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,142 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,963 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,029 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,546 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,700 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,896 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,468 | 6 | #5,394 |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Terrelle in 2025?
Terrelle 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 Terrelle?
609 babies have been named Terrelle in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Terrelle most popular?
Terrelle peaked in 1987, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Terrelle a boy or girl name?
Terrelle is used for both: about 6% of babies named Terrelle have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Terrelle rising or falling?
Terrelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.