Terry
Terry is derived from the name Teresa or Theresa, which has Greek and Spanish origins meaning 'harvester' or 'summer.' It gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, often used as a diminutive that became a given name in its own right.
Current Popularity
#10047 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often seen with alternative spelling 'Terri' for females
- •Was most popular in the 1950s-1970s
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Gender-neutral name that may require clarification
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Famous People
Terry Moore
Actress
Terry Farrell
Actress known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Terry Ellis
Singer from En Vogue
Terry Pheto
South African actress
Statistics
96,955
Total births since 1880
1955
Peak year
Discovery
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