Terrell
Boy name · #1531 in 2025 · Very rare
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: SSA.
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
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: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.