How Many People Are Named Terrilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Terrilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Terrilyn is a very rare female name, with only 838 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 394,016 Americans. The majority of those named Terrilyn are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life path number 4 are known for their practicality and stability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 56All 930 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: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Terrilyn Through the Generations
Terrilyn has seen its peak popularity in 1958 when 60 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, with a current average age of 56 years. Among the 838 individuals named Terrilyn, 64 are under 30, 429 are between 30 and 60, and 437 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Terrilyn's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Terrilyn
How Many People Have the Name Terrilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 838 people in the United States currently share the name Terrilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 394,016 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Terrilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Terrilyn 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 Terrilyn Mean?
Terrilyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Terrilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Terrilyn Most Popular?
The name Terrilyn reached peak popularity in 1958, with 60 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 Terrilyn?
Approximately 838 people named Terrilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 930. That works out to roughly 1 in 394,016 Americans.
Is Terrilyn a rare name?
Terrilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 394,016 Americans has this name.
What does the name Terrilyn mean?
Terrilyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Terrilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Terrilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Terrilyn most popular?
Terrilyn peaked in 1958 with 60 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.