Girl · #7,435 in 2026

Terrylynn

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

Current Rank

#7,435

Peak Rank

#4,436 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

1973

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#4436

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Terrylynn

Terrylynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 9 Terrylynns were born — ranking #4,436 that year. As of 2026, Terrylynn ranks #7,435 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Terrylynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Terrylynn

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

Terrien
Terylene
Tyrian
Pterion
Torian
Treeline
Taurean
Torreon
Trilon
Turion
Darian
Darien

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Terrylynn

What does the name Terrylynn mean?

Terrylynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Terrylynn in 2026?

In 2026, Terrylynn ranks #7,435 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Terrylynn most popular?

Terrylynn reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #4,436 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Terrylynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Terrylynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Terrylynn include Vandora, Johnella, Ketty. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Terrylynn

Terrylynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Terrylynn's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #4,436. Use the chart and map above to compare Terrylynn'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.