Unisex · #12,271 in 2026

Teren

Current Rank
#12,271
Peak Rank
#4,447 (1993)
Total Babies
122
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,535 (57 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,447 (122 total)
👦As Boy Name
1984
First Year
2012
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#4447
Peak Rank
122
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1956
First Year
2006
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#4535
Peak Rank
57
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Teren

As a girl name

Teren first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 8 Terens were born — ranking #4,535 that year. As of 2026, Teren ranks #17,168 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Terens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Teren first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 13 Terens were born — ranking #4,447 that year. As of 2026, Teren ranks #12,271 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Terens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Teren

Phonetically similar names — useful when Teren is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Teren

What does the name Teren mean?
Teren is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Teren in 2026?
In 2026, Teren ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Teren most popular?
Teren reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #4,447 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Teren a unisex name?
Yes — Teren is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 32% of Terens assigned female and 68% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Teren?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Teren include Oniel, Yong, Tirso. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Teren

Teren is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Teren's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #4,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Teren's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.