How Many People Are Named Terrye?
Complete statistics for the name Terrye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Terrye is a rare female name with roots in Old English, making it both classic and modern. Only 387 people named Terrye live in the US today, which means 1 in 852,498 Americans have this name. The vast majority of Terryes are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1955.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 71All 484 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: 1955Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Terrye Through the Generations
Terrye has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1955 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 459 out of 387 living Terryes being over 60 years old. This significant age skew indicates that Terrye is a name closely associated with the older generation, with only a small fraction of those named Terrye falling within the younger age brackets.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Terrye's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Terrye
How Many People Have the Name Terrye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 387 people in the United States currently share the name Terrye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 852,498 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Terrye a Common or Rare Name?
Terrye 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 Terrye Mean?
Terrye means "Old English origin, meaning 'daring'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Terrye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Terrye Most Popular?
The name Terrye reached peak popularity in 1955, with 37 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 Terrye?
Approximately 387 people named Terrye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 484. That works out to roughly 1 in 852,498 Americans.
Is Terrye a rare name?
Terrye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 852,498 Americans has this name.
What does the name Terrye mean?
Terrye means "Old English origin, meaning 'daring'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Terrye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Terrye are male and 100% are female.
When was Terrye most popular?
Terrye peaked in 1955 with 37 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.