How Many People Are Named Teruyo?

Complete statistics for the name Teruyo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Teruyo
Very Rare
Japanese

Teruyo is a rare Japanese name, with only 11 recorded births in the US. That's just 1 in 1,651,073,198 Americans! It's a classic, with most people named Teruyo being over 60.

~0
Living in US
1 in 1,651,073,198
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese name
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Elegant Resilient
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,468
Worldwide Bearers
#13,771
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
70,158
🇺🇸 United States
176
🇧🇷 Brazil
105
🇩🇪 Germany
8
🇬🇧 England
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇦🇷 Argentina
1
🇪🇸 Spain
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
11
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 11 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Teruyo Through the Generations

Teruyo has been a very rare name in the United States, with only 11 births recorded throughout history. The peak year for Teruyo was 1917 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are no known living individuals named Teruyo in the US, making it a truly unique and forgotten name. The majority of those born with the name Teruyo are now over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 5

✨ Similar Names to Teruyo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Teruyo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Teruyo

How Many People Have the Name Teruyo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Teruyo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,651,073,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Teruyo a Common or Rare Name?

Teruyo 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 Teruyo Mean?

Teruyo means "Japanese name" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Teruyo in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Teruyo Most Popular?

The name Teruyo reached peak popularity in 1917, with 6 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 Teruyo?

Approximately 0 people named Teruyo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,651,073,198 Americans.

Is Teruyo a rare name?

Teruyo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,651,073,198 Americans has this name.

What does the name Teruyo mean?

Teruyo means "Japanese name" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Teruyo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Teruyo are male and 50% are female.

When was Teruyo most popular?

Teruyo peaked in 1917 with 6 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US0
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 1,651,073,198
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1917
World Rank#13,771
Male %50%
Female %50%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.