Terance

Terance is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Terance at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Terance

Terance belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Terance first appears in Social Security records in 1938. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #941 in 1966, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 2,840 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Terance in US records

First recorded (US)
1938
Best US rank
#941 in 1966
Peak year
1991
Babies named Terance in 2024
10
Total since 1880
2,840

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Terance mean?

The meaning of Terance is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Terance a boy or girl name?

Terance is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Terance?

Terance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Terance?

Terance first appears in US records in 1938. Its best-ever ranking was #941 in 1966, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].