How Many People Are Named Terrilynn?
Complete statistics for the name Terrilynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Terrilynn is a unique name with very rare usage, only 384 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 858,536 Americans. The majority of Terrilynns are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 56All 424 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Terrilynn Through the Generations
Terrilynn has seen its peak popularity in 1961 with 24 births, but since then, it's maintained a stable presence, neither fading nor rising dramatically. With an average age of 56, Terrilynn is predominantly found among the older generation, with 44% being over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't common, it's deeply rooted in the memories of those born during the mid-20th century, creating a nostalgic connection for many.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Terrilynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Terrilynn
How Many People Have the Name Terrilynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 384 people in the United States currently share the name Terrilynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 858,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Terrilynn a Common or Rare Name?
Terrilynn 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 Terrilynn Mean?
Terrilynn means "creative variant of Terri" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Terrilynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Terrilynn Most Popular?
The name Terrilynn reached peak popularity in 1961, with 24 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 Terrilynn?
Approximately 384 people named Terrilynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 424. That works out to roughly 1 in 858,536 Americans.
Is Terrilynn a rare name?
Terrilynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 858,536 Americans has this name.
What does the name Terrilynn mean?
Terrilynn means "creative variant of Terri" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Terrilynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Terrilynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Terrilynn most popular?
Terrilynn peaked in 1961 with 24 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.