Terrell
Boy name · #1531 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Terrell? In official American birth records, Terrell has been tracked continuously since 1885, giving it 140 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Terrell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Terrell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Terrell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Terrell is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Terrell?
In official American birth records, the name Terrell first appeared in 1885 (over 140 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.