Unisex · #4,853 in 2026

Terriel

Current Rank
#4,853
Peak Rank
#4,853 (1986)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #17,292 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,853 (32 total)
👦As Boy Name
1952
First Year
1986
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#4853
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2009
First Year
2009
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#17292
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Terriel

As a girl name

Terriel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 5 Terriels were born — ranking #17,292 that year. As of 2026, Terriel ranks #17,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Terriels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Terriel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 8 Terriels were born — ranking #4,853 that year. As of 2026, Terriel ranks #4,853 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Terriels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Terriel

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Terriel

What does the name Terriel mean?
Terriel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Terriel in 2026?
In 2026, Terriel ranks #4,853 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Terriel most popular?
Terriel reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #4,853 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Terriel a unisex name?
Yes — Terriel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Terriels assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Terriel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Terriel include Delia, Gaudencio, Than. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Terriel

Terriel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Terriel's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #4,853. Use the chart and map above to compare Terriel'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.