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How Many People Are Named Terri?
Estimated people named Terri living in the U.S. today
120,588
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 147,009
- Peak year: 1959 (8,810 births)
- Estimated living today: 120,588
Terri by age group — who carries the name today?
Terri popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Terri
Terri has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 147,009 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 120,588 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,834 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Terris 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 Terri in the US?
An estimated 120,588 people named Terri are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Terri uncommon — about 1 in 2,834 Americans.
Is Terri a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Terri is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Terri most popular?
Terri peaked in 1959, when 8,810 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Terri?
Terri ranks #456 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).