How Many People Are Named Terril?
Complete statistics for the name Terril: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Terril is a very rare male name, with only 444 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 743,678 Americans. The majority of people named Terril are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 596 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1948Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Terril Through the Generations
Terril has seen its peak popularity in 1948 when 22 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older individuals. With 16 under-30, 217 aged 30-60, and 363 over 60, Terril's demographic leans heavily towards the senior population, reflecting its historical roots and less frequent use among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Terril's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Terril
How Many People Have the Name Terril?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 187 people in the United States currently share the name Terril. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,772,456 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Terril a Common or Rare Name?
Terril is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Terril Mean?
Terril means "creative variant of Terrell" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Terril in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.
When Was Terril Most Popular?
The name Terril reached peak popularity in 1948, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Terril?
Approximately 187 people named Terril live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 187. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,772,456 Americans.
Is Terril a rare name?
Terril is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,772,456 Americans has this name.
What does the name Terril mean?
Terril means "creative variant of Terrell" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Terril more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Terril are male and 15% are female.
When was Terril most popular?
Terril peaked in 1948 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.