Terrell
Boy name · #1531 in 2025 · Uniqueness 79/100
Terrell is currently the #1531 boy name in the United States — 113 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #890, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,929 boys born in 2025 was named Terrell.
Babies named Terrell per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 140-year story
Terrell first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 983 boys were named Terrell — good for #259 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Terrell in class?
Terrell scores 79 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Terrell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Terrell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Terrell is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Terrells were FL (15), MI (11), TX (9), CA (7), NC (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Terrell
Statistically, parents drawn to Terrell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Tyrell, Darnell, Marcell, Darell, and Kendell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Terrell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | #1529 |
| 2024 | 120 | #1494 |
| 2023 | 109 | #1591 |
| 2022 | 161 | #1220 |
| 2021 | 177 | #1140 |
| 2020 | 173 | #1130 |
| 2019 | 190 | #1072 |
| 2018 | 215 | #964 |
| 2017 | 245 | #876 |
| 2016 | 229 | #927 |
| 2015 | 248 | #890 |
| 2014 | 276 | #822 |
| 2013 | 322 | #725 |
| 2012 | 350 | #675 |
| 2011 | 383 | #621 |
| 2010 | 378 | #639 |
| 2009 | 451 | #584 |
| 2008 | 480 | #546 |
| 2007 | 521 | #508 |
| 2006 | 500 | #516 |
| 2005 | 519 | #482 |
| 2004 | 512 | #484 |
| 2003 | 516 | #482 |
| 2002 | 503 | #473 |
| 2001 | 531 | #454 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Terrell a popular boy name?
Terrell ranked #1531 among boys in 2025 with 113 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #890.
When was the name Terrell most popular?
Terrell peaked in 1989, when 983 American boys received the name (ranked #259 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Terrell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,929 newborn American boys was named Terrell. It scores 79/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.