Girl · #8,423 in 2026

Terrye

Name: Popularity of the name Terrye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Terrye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,423

Peak Rank

#1,691 (1955)

Total Babies

484

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

1973

Last Year

1955

Peak Year

#1691

Peak Rank

484

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Terrye

Terrye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1942, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 37 Terryes were born — ranking #1,691 that year. As of 2026, Terrye ranks #8,423 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 484 Terryes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Terrye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Terrye 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 Terrye

What does the name Terrye mean?

Terrye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Terrye in 2026?

In 2026, Terrye ranks #8,423 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Terrye most popular?

Terrye reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #1,691 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Terrye most popular?

Terrye has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Terrye.

Is Terrye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Terrye is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Terrye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Terrye include Bliss, Dominic, Suann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Terrye

Terrye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 484 births in the dataset. Terrye's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #1,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Terrye'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.