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How Many People Are Named Terrell?
Estimated people named Terrell living in the U.S. today
33,772
Gender distribution
96% male · 4% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 37,969
- Peak year: 1989 (1,004 births)
- Estimated living today: 33,772
Terrell by age group — who carries the name today?
Terrell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Terrell
Terrell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 37,969 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 33,772 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 10,121 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Terrells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Terrell in the US?
An estimated 33,772 people named Terrell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Terrell rare — about 1 in 10,121 Americans.
Is Terrell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Terrell is 96% male and 4% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Terrell most popular?
Terrell peaked in 1989, when 1,004 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Terrell?
Terrell ranks #1,152 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).