447,070births recorded
14Countries
1Variants
1954Peak · United States
#509Ireland 2025
Terry is a boy name family recorded 447,070 times in 14 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#509 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1954, at 391.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Terry
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry | English | 424,523 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1115 | 1954 | ▼ 45 % |
| Terry | English | 10,376 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1957 | – |
| Terry | English | 3,355 | 🇫🇷 France | #4572 | 1998 | ▼ 79 % |
| Terry | English | 2,667 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1958 | – |
| Terry | English | 2,372 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1959 | – |
| Terry | English | 1,184 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1947 | – |
Questions about Terry
How popular is the name Terry?
In 2025 it ranked #509 in Ireland. Official registers record 447,070 births across 14 countries.
When was Terry most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1954, at 391.0 births per 100,000.
Is Terry a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Terry is a boy name.